Ingredients for Rich Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Bars
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (½ cup for the crust, ½ cup for the ricotta layer)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs (1 beaten for crust, 2 beaten for ricotta layer)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 teaspoon for crust, 1 teaspoon for ricotta layer)
- Eggs
- Fresh Blueberries
- Ricotta Cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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How to Make Rich Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg (beaten), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries evenly over the batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs (beaten), 15 ounces ricotta cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Carefully pour the ricotta mixture evenly over the blueberry layer.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
154g
Fat
53g
Carbs
19g
