Third-generation Chicago bakery, Eli’s Cheesecake, and fourth-generation J.P. Graziano Grocery will debut their sweet collaboration, Cannoli Cheesecake, in honor of National Cheesecake Day, Tuesday, July 30th.
The pastry chefs at Eli’s have put their spin on J.P. Graziano’s perfect cannoli by adding creamy ricotta, candied orange peel, and bittersweet chocolate chips to Eli’s famous Chicago-style cheesecake recipe. Baked on a cannoli crumb crust, the delicious dessert is finished with mascarpone mousse and a wild Amarena cherry imported from Italy.
Want to try it? Cannoli live once! Eli’s and Graziano’s will be passing out FREE slices in front of Graziano’s (901 W. Randolph Street, Chicago) from 11AM-12PM, while supplies last. The Cannoli Cheesecake will also be available for sale inside J.P. Graziano, at Eli’s Cheesecake Cafe (6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago), and at EliCheesecake.com.
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In addition, on Tuesday, Eli’s will be passing out free cheesecake all over the city: Seneca Park, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Taste for the Homeless at Englewood and Riverdale locations, the Chicago History Museum, and the North Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library. Follow us on Instagram @ElisCheesecake for times.
From Saturday, July 27th – Tuesday, July 30th (Bakery is closed on Sunday) at the Eli’s Cheesecake Cafe (6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago), cheesecake slices will be 44 cents (in honor of Eli’s 44th birthday) on Saturday and Tuesday.
Also, on Saturday, enjoy Cheesecake Bingo, cheesecake tasting, and photos with Eli’s Mascot “Slice,” and on Tuesday, play the Spin and Win Wheel and try the new Cannoli Cheesecake.
Yum!
