Blueberry Ricotta Squares

Blueberry Ricotta Squares

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
Sift flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder. In a small mixing bowl,
combine the flour mixture with the milk, shortening, one beaten egg,
and grated lemon. Stir until well-blended and smooth. Pour batter into
a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle blueberries over the batter. In a medium bowl combine the
remaining egg, Ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla; stir until
well-blended and smooth. Spoon Ricotta mixture over blueberries and
spread evenly. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 55 to 60
minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool.
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Makes 16-20