Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Blueberry Blueberry Ricotta Squares 4.3 (115) 97 Reviews 11 Photos A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown. Recipe by AuntieJ Updated on July 26, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 1 to 9 - inch square dish Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Directions 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 134 Calories 4g Fat 22g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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 Vitamin C 1mg 7% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved