Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars
Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars feature a tender hint of lemon and vanilla beneath a lush, lightly sweet ricotta layer, dotted with juicy blueberries. The contrast of soft cake and creamy, cheesecake-like topping makes each bite balanced and bright. Serve these squares chilled or at room temperature for brunch spreads, afternoon coffee breaks, or an easy finish to a summer dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, shortening, 1 egg, and lemon extract; beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 1 more minute. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan; sprinkle with blueberries.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine 2 beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Spoon the mixture over the blueberries and spread it evenly.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares to serve.
- Calories 114.98 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.44 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 22.54 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.74 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.7 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 21.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 14.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 42.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 18.81 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars is made with 10 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, and Frozen Blueberries. Each serving provides about 114.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, Frozen Blueberries, Lemon Extract. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars healthy?
- Blueberry Ricotta Dessert Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 114.98 calories and 2.44 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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