Ricotta Crumb Bars

Ricotta Crumb Bars

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12 servings Category: Other Recipes Cuisine: Italian Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (12 Tablespoons) butter, room temperature, plus 1 Tablespoon for greasing
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese (1 lb)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the baking dish with 1 Tablespoon of butter.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times.
  3. Add the butter in 1 Tablespoon pieces and pulse until crumbly with pea sized butter pieces.
  4. Mix the ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined.
  5. Press 2/3 of the flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour the cheese mixture over the crust and sprinkle the remaining flour mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  1. Press the crust firmly to hold the filling. Use real ricotta, not watery substitutes. Allow bars to cool before cutting. Store at room temperature.