Blueberry Ricotta Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl stir together the flour, the 3/4 cup sugar and baking powder.
3. Add the milk, shortening, 1 egg and lemon extract. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 1 minute.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the blueberries over the batter.
5. Stir together the 2 beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, the 1/3 cup sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well and spoon over the blueberries, spread evenly.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.