Easy Oven-Baked Vanilla Ricotta Squares Recipe You'll Love

This Oven-Baked Vanilla Ricotta Squares Recipe is a delightful dessert with creamy ricotta and vanilla flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings: 9 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Ricotta Squares Batter

2 cups Whole-Milk Ricotta Cheese Use for the creamiest texture
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances richness
3 large Eggs Binds the batter
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Star flavor
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the squares rise
1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors

For Optional Finishes

1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting
1 Fresh Berries or Lemon Zest For garnish

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
Spatula
Whisk
wire rack

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture using a spatula.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Allow the squares to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Lift them out using parchment overhang.
Transfer squares to a serving platter, dust with powdered sugar, and top with fresh berries or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For added warmth, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon before baking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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