1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, partially thawed
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. ricotta cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

In a small mixer bowl combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, shortening, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle blueberries over batter.

In a medium bowl lightly beat 2 eggs with a fork. Add ricotta cheese, the 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat until combined. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over blueberries. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate. Cut into bars when ready to serve.