Chicago-based Eli’s Cheesecake Company and fourth-generation J.P. Graziano Grocery will debut their sweet collaboration, Cannoli Cheesecake, in honor of National Cheesecake Day on Tuesday, July 30.
The pastry chefs at Eli’s put their spin on J.P. Graziano’s 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 dessert is finished with mascarpone mousse and a wild Amarena cherry imported from Italy.
Eli’s and Graziano’s will be passing out free slices in front of Graziano’s on National Cheesecake Day from 11 am to 12 pm, while supplies last. The Cannoli Cheesecake will also be available for sale inside J.P. Graziano, at Eli’s Cheesecake Cafe and at its website.
Additionally, 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. Fans can follow on Instagram for times.
On Saturday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 30 (bakery is closed on Sunday) at the Eli's Cheesecake Cafe, there will be cheesecake slices for 44 cents (in honor of Eli's 44th birthday) on Saturday and Tuesday. Also, on Saturday, there will be Cheesecake Bingo, cheesecake tasting and photos with Eli's Mascot “Slice.” On Tuesday play the Spin and Win Wheel and try our new Cannoli cheesecake.
