Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 c. lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh or possibly frzn blueberries, partially thawed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 1/4 c. ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • In a small mixer bowl, combine the flour, the 3/4 c. sugar, baking pwdr and salt.
  • Add in the lowfat milk, shortening, the 1 egg and the 1/2 tsp.
  • vanilla.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined.
  • Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan; spread proportionately.
  • Sprinkle blueberries over batter.
  • In a medium mixing bowl lightly beat the 2 Large eggs with a fork.
  • Add in ricotta cheese, the 1/3 c. sugar and the 1/4 tsp.
  • vanilla; beat till combined.
  • Spoon ricotta mix over blueberries and spread proportionately.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 min or possibly till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cold.
  • Cut into 16 squares.
  • Store bars, covered, in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 16 servings.