Blueberry Ricotta Cake Squares

Girlfriends were coming for lunch.  I had time to kill so wanted to put together something that was quick and easy. I had blueberries and ricotta cheese on hand, Googled the two, and voila!  These were a big hit.  So moist, and the plump, fresh blueberries were so refreshing.  I think anything with blueberries is fabulous; add the element of ricotta cheese and the end result is awesome!!

Ingredients

1 cup flour

3⁄4 cup sugar

1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄3 cup milk

1⁄4 cup shortening

1 egg

1⁄2 teaspoon lemon extract

2 eggs

1 1⁄4 cups ricotta cheese

1⁄3 cup sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1⁄2 cups blueberries

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9 square baking pan. Set aside.

In small bowl, combine flour, 3/4 sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add milk, shortening, 1 egg and lemon extract. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.

Pour batter prepared 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  vanilla, beat until combined.

Spoon ricotta mixture over blueberries and spread evenly.

Bake at for 55-60 minutes, cool.  Cut into 16 squares.

Recipe adapted from Food.com

Betcha can't eat just one!