The Sicilian cannolo cheesecake is a no-bake cold cake with an irresistible taste. For this cheesecake I was inspired by the Sicilian cannolo, as it consists of a base of cannoli shells and a ricotta cream with chocolate chips. For decoration you can get creative; I used crushed pistachios, candied cherries and two small Sicilian cannoli. Beautiful to look at and easy to make; with this cheesecake you’ll make a great impression!
For more ideas I recommend the collection Cheesecake – Easy and Quick Recipes.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Servings
- Cooking methods: No-bake
Ingredients
- 5 oz Sicilian cannoli shells
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 oz chocolate chips
- to taste crushed pistachios
- 6 candied cherries
- 2 small Sicilian cannoli shells
- to taste dark chocolate
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- Pan
- Mixer
Preparation
To make the Sicilian cannolo cheesecake, prepare the base by blending the cannoli shells until you obtain a sandy mixture.
Place in a bowl, add the melted butter and mix well with a spoon.
Spread the mixture on the base of a springform pan (Ø 8 in), pressing firmly with the back of a spoon, and put in the fridge to set.
In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the sugar until smooth. Then fold in the whipped cream and the chocolate chips. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
Transfer a couple of tablespoons of the ricotta cream into a piping bag and fill the two small cannoli shells (which will be used for decoration).
Pour the remaining cream onto the cookie base, leveling it well. Put the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it rest for at least 4 hours.
Melt a small piece of dark chocolate and drizzle it over the two small cannoli. Then garnish them with crushed pistachios and let them rest so the chocolate sets.
When the cheesecake is ready to serve, decorate the surface with crushed pistachios around the edge and the candied cherries.
Place the two small cannoli dusted with powdered sugar in the center of the cake. Enjoy!
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