Apple and Ricotta Squares, soft and fragrant, are the perfect dessert for breakfast or a snack. Easy to prepare with a touch of lemon, they’ll win everyone over!
The apple and ricotta squares are those soft and fragrant treats that can’t be missing in your kitchen, perfect for a delicious breakfast or a light snack. Ricotta makes the dough incredibly soft, while the Golden apple gives sweetness and a pleasantly moist texture. A touch of zest completes everything with freshness, without weighing down the flavor.
This recipe is designed for those who love homemade desserts but don’t want to complicate things: with a few simple ingredients and clear steps, you’ll get perfect squares in just under half an hour of baking.
For a crunchy touch, you can add sliced almonds on the surface before baking: they give a pleasant texture without weighing down the dessert. You can also enrich the squares with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drop of honey when serving them, to make them even more irresistible.
Whether you want them for breakfast, a snack, or as a last-minute dessert for friends and family, these apple and ricotta squares will win you over with their simplicity and genuine flavor. Preparing them is a small gesture of love, and the aroma that will invade your kitchen will make you fall in love even before the first bite.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the appropriate contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 9 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 246.33 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.69 (g) of which sugars 19.09 (g)
- Proteins 7.19 (g)
- Fat 9.23 (g) of which saturated 2.64 (g)of which unsaturated 5.79 (g)
- Fibers 0.74 (g)
- Sodium 44.20 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Apple and Ricotta Squares
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 Golden apple
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- as needed sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Half packet baking powder
Tools
- Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Baking Pan
Recipe for Apple and Ricotta Squares
Start the preparation of the apple and ricotta squares by washing the Golden apple. Remove the core and cut it into pieces; I left the peel on, but you can remove it if you prefer.
Transfer the apple pieces to a bowl, add a tablespoon of lemon juice, and set aside.
In another bowl, break the eggs.
Add the sugar and ricotta, which should be drained for half an hour before preparation.
Beat everything with an electric mixer until you get a smooth and frothy mixture.
Continue the preparation by adding the zest of half an untreated lemon.
Slowly pour in the sunflower oil while stirring.
With the help of a sieve, add the flour and baking powder.
Mix well until you get a homogeneous and fairly firm dough.
Finish the dough by adding the apples.
Mix carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Transfer everything to a 8-inch square pan and level the surface with a spatula.
Decorate the surface with sliced almonds as desired.
A sprinkle of brown sugar is also optional.
Bake the apple cake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
Do the toothpick test before removing from the oven.
Let it cool completely, then cut the cake into squares.
The apple and ricotta squares are ready to be served.
Apple and Ricotta Squares: Soft, Light, and Fragrant
You can enjoy the apple and ricotta squares slightly warm for breakfast, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee, or store them in an airtight container for a few days: they will remain as soft as when freshly made. If you want to add a little extra, try dusting them with powdered sugar or adding some dark chocolate chips to the dough: they will be irresistible! These treats are also perfect for bringing to the office or school and will win over anyone who tries them with their genuine flavor and enveloping aroma of apples and lemon.
You can find this and other recipes in the collection Ricotta Desserts, Simple and Genuine Recipes.
Can I substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour or half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour. The dough will be slightly more rustic and less soft, but the taste will remain delicious.
How do I store apple and ricotta squares?
You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Alternatively, in the refrigerator, they will last up to 4-5 days. I recommend warming them slightly before serving.
Can I use a different variety of apple?
Of course! Besides Golden apples, Fuji or Gala apples also work great. Choose a sweet and firm apple to maintain the right texture in the dough.
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