Cannoli Cheesecake Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pulse the biscotti to fine crumbs in a food processor. Drizzle in the butter, add the salt and pulse until the mixture has the texture of wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 8 minutes, until the crust smells toasted and is beginning to brown. Set aside to cool while you make the filling. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. Add the salt, vanilla and lemon zest; beat on medium speed until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center of the cake still moves just slightly.
• Allow the cheesecake to cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the collar.
• Top each slice of cheesecake with a spoonful of cherries, if using.

Steps:

• Pulse cannoli shells in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add sugar, cracker crumbs and melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Beat the first 4 filling ingredients until blended. Beat in ricotta cheese and extracts. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into crust., Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 4 hours. If desired, top with pistachios.

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Place the cannoli shells in a blender or food processor and pulse until crumbly. In a bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar with the crumbs and press in the bottom of the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
• For the filling: Combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream together. Then add the ricotta and mix until well incorporated. Add the flour and vanilla seeds and mix. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Add the chocolate pieces and zest and mix until just combined. Pour the batter over the baked crust and bake for 30 minutes.
• For the glaze: Combine the granulated sugar and orange juice in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and whisk in the confectioners' sugar. Gently fold in the mascarpone and ricotta.
• Slice the cheesecake into pieces of desired size. Serve each piece with a drizzle of glaze, a dollop of cream on top and garnish with orange zest.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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.

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the flour, vanilla and orange zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Steps:

• Make crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Invert bottom of springform pan (to make it easier to slide cake off bottom) and lock on side.
• Pulse graham crackers, almonds, and sugar in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in butter until combined.
• Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan.
• Bake crust 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature (still in pan), about 15 minutes. Leave oven on.
• Make cheesecake:
• Stir together ricotta, granulated sugar, zest, and egg yolk in a large bowl until combined, then stir in candied orange peel and chocolate chips.
• Beat egg whites (all 5) and a pinch of salt in another bowl with an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Fold into ricotta mixture gently but thoroughly.
• Pour filling into crust and bake until top is puffed and golden, about 55 minutes to 1 hour.
• Cool in pan 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge to loosen cake, then remove side of pan. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners sugar.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment. Crush cannoli shells in a food processor, add butter and 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to pulse until medium-fine crumbs. Press crumbs firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Let cool. Beat ricotta cheese, remaining sugar and flour in bowl of electric mixer on medium until well blended. Add whipping cream, vanilla and zest; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crust. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, then sprinkle top with the chocolate chips delicately, pressing chips in lightly. Continue to bake 10 more minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake. Cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or more. Before serving sprinkle with confectionery sugar. Top with whipped cream if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator, serves 10.