Blueberry and Cheese Streusel |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My mom made this for a mother-daughter brunch. I thought it was lovely and very delicious. Adapted from Gooseberry Patch Backyard Gatherings. Ingredients:
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/3 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup butter |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 cup milk |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup fresh blueberries |
1 cup ricotta cheese |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon lemon, rind of, grated |
1/2 cup chopped nuts (she used walnuts) |
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
Directions:
1. To make the batter: add the flour, sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture.
3. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
4. To the remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Beat for 2 minutes; pour mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
6. Layer the blueberries over the batter mixture.
7. In another mixing bowl, combine all the filling ingredients; layer over the blueberries.
8. In another mixing bowl, add the chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and reserved crumb mixture; toss to mix.
9. Sprinkle over the filling layer.
10. Bake in a 350° oven for 50 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
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