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Ricotta Crumb Bars Recipe

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Ricotta Crumb Bars are a subtly sweet dessert featuring a buttery, crumbly crust with a smooth ricotta cheese filling. Perfectly balanced, these bars offer a creamy texture and delicate vanilla flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed

Filling

  • 1 (15 oz) tub ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Make crust mixture: In a food processor, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Pulse to sift together, then add the cubed butter. Process until the mixture becomes sandy and crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Form crust: Spoon about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press firmly and evenly to create a solid crust layer across the bottom.
  4. Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla flavoring, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the filling is completely smooth and well blended.
  5. Assemble bars: Pour the ricotta filling over the crust in the baking dish. Then, evenly sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the filling.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is set.
  7. Cool and slice: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely before slicing into 12 servings. This ensures clean cuts and allows flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Ensure the ricotta cheese is well drained if excessive moisture is present to avoid a soggy filling.
  • For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter and adjust salt in the recipe accordingly.
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Optional: Dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness and presentation.

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