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Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Bars

Delightful Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pastry Bars that combine a flaky pastry crust with a smooth ricotta filling and melty chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips
For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  7. Fold in the ricotta cheese and chocolate chips gently until everything is evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting them into squares. Serve warm, or let them cool completely for later.

Notes

For variations, you can use low-fat ricotta or swap in coconut oil for butter. Add nuts if desired but adjust chocolate chips accordingly. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.