CANNOLI CHEESECAKE
This cheesecake was very easy to make and if your like me, the more cannolis I could eat, the better..so why not try a cheesecake that taste just like a cannoli. This recipe I obtained from the WOMANS WORLD MAGAZINE (April, 2004)
Provided by Dee Fischer
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h40m
Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375* Coat a 9x3'' springform pan with cooking spray.
- Bake almonds on an ungreased baking sheet until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes; remove from pan and cool.
- CRUST: Knead flour into cookie dough until just combined; knead in almonds.
- Using measuring cup press dough onto bottom of the pan.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until browned.
- Cool on rack and reduce oven temperature.
- to 325* CHEESECAKE: Meanwhile, line colander with paper towels; place on plate.
- Place ricotta cheese in colander on towels and dry slightly for 15 minutes.
- In microwave safe bowl combine raisins and amaretto.
- Microwave on High for 30-45 seconds until hot; let stand to plump.
- At medium high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and ricotta cheese; beat until blended, 2-3 minutes.
- Batter will be thin.
- Add sour cream, flour, vanilla and salt; beat 1 minute.
- Stir in chips and reserved raisins with amaretto.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until browned around edge and center jiggles slightly when pan is shaken slightly.
- Cool completely on rack.
- Run knife around edge of cake to loosen.
- Cover;refrigerate 8 hours.
- TOPPING: At medium-high speed beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- If desired, transfer 1 cup whipped cream to pasty bag fitted with large rosette tip.
- Spread cake top with remaining whipped cream.
- Pipe cream around top edge of cake or mound with spoon.
- Garnish with chips and almonds if you prefer.
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Super Player
[email protected]I would give this cheesecake a 10/10.
Wndr
[email protected]This is the best cannoli cheesecake I've ever had.
Harun Hw
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cheesecake again!
Rehman Jokhio
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
Harp850
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.
Charles Walker
[email protected]This cheesecake is definitely worth the calories.
Tj dhaliwal
[email protected]The crust was a little too thick for my liking.
Anymouse Sarkar
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and creamy.
PTZ
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good.
Ahmed Vai
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion.
Kevin Miller
[email protected]I had a hard time finding cannoli shells, but I finally found them at a specialty grocery store.
Rjrj Humaira
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Sushil Thapa
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use a different type of chocolate chips. I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but I think dark chocolate chips would be better.
Laiba W Abbas
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves cannoli or cheesecake.
Gloria Ngalula
[email protected]This was my first time making cannoli cheesecake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious.
Vivian Derry
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the creamy cheesecake and the crunchy cannoli shells is irresistible.
ericka vlogs
[email protected]This cannoli cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.