Cannoli Refrigerator Cake
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Cannoli Refrigerator Cake, a no-bake delight that brings all the classic flavors of cannoli to your dessert table with ease. This simple yet elegant recipe layers graham crackers with a luscious filling made from ricotta cheese, mascarpone, and sweet whipped cream, infused with cinnamon and studded with mini chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. Topped with vibrant chopped pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly softened in the refrigerator overnight, this make-ahead treat is ideal for entertaining or satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. Experience the joy of Italian-inspired flavors in every forkful—this Cannoli Refrigerator Cake is your new favorite crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 15 sheets Graham crackers
- 1 cup Pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until fully incorporated. Set this filling aside.
In a rectangular 9x13-inch baking dish, lay down a single layer of graham cracker sheets to cover the bottom.
Spread a thin, even layer of the cannoli filling over the graham crackers, using about 1/3 of the mixture.
Repeat this process with two more layers of graham crackers and filling, ending with the cannoli filling on top.
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over the top layer of filling.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the cake to set and the graham crackers to soften.
Before serving, dust the top with additional powdered sugar for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
