Blueberry Ricotta Squares Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cake Recipes. (Blueberry Ricotta Squares Recipe). A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 - 9 inch square dish

Blueberry Ricotta Squares Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup white sugar

1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder

⅓ cup milk

¼ cup shortening

1 egg

½ teaspoon lemon extract

1 ½ cups blueberries

2 eggs

beaten

1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese

⅓ cup white sugar

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Applesauce Rum-Raisin Cake

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl stir together the flour 3/4 cup of sugar and baking powder. Add the milk shortening 1 egg and lemon extract and use an electric mixer to mix on low speed for 1 minute then on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle blueberries over the batter.

Step 3

In a medium bowl stir together 2 beaten eggs ricotta cheese 1/3 cup of sugar and vanilla extract. Spoon this mixture over the blueberries and spread evenly.

Step 4

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutritional Information

Blueberry Ricotta Squares Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 133.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 21.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 15.2g

Fat: 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 35.3mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 62.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 19.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 28.6mg 3%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 4.3mg 2%

Potassium: 39.6mg 1%

Sodium: 43.6mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 39.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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