By: Chef Lisa Huff

Prep time: 25 min. — Cook time: 45 min. — Total time: 1 hr. 10 min.

Yield: 8 bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups waffle cone crumbs (about 10-12 cones)
• 5 Tablespoons butter melted
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese room temperature (full fat preferably & strained overnight if needed)
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature (full fat preferably & strained overnight if needed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• Optional: powdered sugar

Click here for Lisa’s full cannoli cheesecake bar recipe. 

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