Description

These little gems are perfect to serve to a crowd at large gatherings, family reunions or holiday parties. All you need is a little bite of this perfect dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. waffle cone crumbs (from about 10-12 cones)*
• 5 T. butter, melted
• 8 oz. full-fat ricotta cheese, at room temperature
• 8 oz. full-fat mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1/2 t. fresh orange zest
• 1/4 t. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
• Chocolate Topping:
• 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 c. heavy whipping cream
• powdered sugar, for dusting, if desired

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and 2 sides of a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or well-greased aluminum foil.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together cone crumbs and butter. Press mixture into bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a thin, even crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together sugar, ricotta and mascarpone cheeses until well combined; beat in eggs, 1 at a time; beat in vanilla, orange zest and cinnamon.