Best 5 Blueberry Ricotta Squares Recipes

BLUEBERRY PIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over on two sides. Spray the parchment.
• For the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Process until the mixture starts to come together and clump, 1 minute. Remove 3/4 cup and reserve; press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
• For the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract and cinnamon until smooth. Mix in 1 cup of the blueberries. Pour the filling mixture over the crust, shaking the pan gently to settle the custard and berries. Pour the remaining 1 cup blueberries over the top, spreading them evenly.
• Take the reserved crust and sprinkle it over the top of the berries, squeezing the mixture in your hands to encourage large lumps.
• Bake for 1 hour. Let cool. Remove the bars from the pan and cut into 9 pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

RICH BLUEBERRY RICOTTA CHEESE BARS!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Grease a 9x9 baking pan.
• In bowl,combine flour,1/2 cup of the sugar,baking powder,& salt.
• Add half and half,butter,1 beaten egg,and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
• Spoon the batter evenly into pan.
• Then sprinkle blueberries over the batter.
• Combine the remaining beaten eggs, ricotta,& the 1/2 cup sugar,cornstarch,vanilla.
• Blend well.
• Spoon evenly over berries.
• Bake 55-60 minutes or until knife in middle comes out clean.
• Let cool well before cutting into bars.

BLUEBERRY RICOTTA SQUARES

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine flour 3/4 sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add milk, shortening 1 egg and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
• Pour batter into greased 9x9x2" baking pan; spread evenly.
• Spread blueberries over batter.
• In medium bowl lightly beat 2 eggs with fork and add ricotta cheese, 1/3 c sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla, beat until combined.
• Spoon ricotta mixture over blueberries and spread evenly.
• Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, cool. 8. Cut into 16 squares.
• Note: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, if you use frozen, partially thaw before using.

NO-BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Combine crushed graham crackers, nuts if using, and melted butter. Press evenly into bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square pan (glass is good) to form a crust about 1/4-inch thick. Put in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Using a standing or hand mixer, or a whisk, combine cream cheese, ricotta, honey, lemon rind and salt, and blend until smooth.
• Spread cheese mixture carefully and evenly over crust, using a spatula or butter knife to smooth top. Cover with fresh blueberries and chill for at least an hour, or until set. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

BLUEBERRY-RICOTTA TART

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse together all-purpose flour, finely ground blanched almonds, toasted wheat germ, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder. Add cold, unsalted butter, and process until largest pieces are the size of small peas. With machine running, add low-fat buttermilk until dough just holds together. Pat into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9 1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Trim edges flush with pan and prick holes in dough with fork. Freeze for 15 minutes. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and bake until golden brown and dry, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool.
• Puree part-skim ricotta with 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon honey. Spread into cooled shell. Stir 2 tablespoons honey gently into blueberries and arrange on top of tart. Chill for 2 hours.