Blueberry Ricotta Squares

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A blueberry coffee cake with ricotta cheese topping that's reminiscent of cheesecake. This recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Its origin is unknown.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 (9-inch) square dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder

  • cup milk

  • ¼ cup shortening

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

  • 1 ½ cups blueberries

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese

  • cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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

  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, shortening, 1 egg, and lemon extract; beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then beat on medium speed for 1 more minute. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan; sprinkle with blueberries.

  3. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Spoon over blueberries and spread evenly.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134 Calories
4g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 40mg 1%

* 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.