Blueberry Ricotta Squares
Blueberry Ricotta Squares might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 259 calories. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of sugar, blueberries, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
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.
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.
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.