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Ricotta Crumb Bars Recipe

Ricotta Crumb Bars Recipe
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Delight in the delicate textures and sweet, creamy flavor of Ricotta Crumb Bars. These bars feature a tender crumbly crust layered with a luscious ricotta cheese filling, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying, they bring a beautiful balance of buttery crust and smooth ricotta filling.

Ingredients

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Crust/Crumb Mixture:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (12 Tablespoons) butter, room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Filling:

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese (1 lb)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and grease: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with 1 Tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare crumb mixture: In a food processor, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Pulse a few times to blend the dry ingredients. Add the butter in 1 Tablespoon pieces and pulse until the mixture is crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces throughout.
  3. Mix filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  4. Assemble base: Press ⅔ of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust layer.
  5. Add filling: Pour the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the crust layer in the dish.
  6. Top crumb layer: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the ricotta filling to create a crumbly top layer.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the filling is set.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into pieces. Handle gently as they are delicate and tender.
  9. Storage: Store the bars at room temperature, covered, to maintain their texture.

Notes

  • Handle the bars gently when cutting as they are delicate and tender.
  • You can substitute part of the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all purpose flour blend.
  • These bars are delicious served slightly warm or at room temperature.
  • Store covered at room temperature and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.

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