Blueberry Ricotta Crumble Cake

• porții: 8-10

Ingrediente

For the blueberry and ricotta layer

12 oz (340 g) ricotta cheese, drained

1/4 cup (50 g) sugar

1 large egg white

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 oz (170 g) blueberries

For the vanilla cake layer

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

1/2 cup (100 g) sugar

2 oz (55 g) unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (180 g) sour cream

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the crumble layer

1/4 cup (50 g) sugar

1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour

2 oz (55 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 lemon zest

Instrucțiuni

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175C). Line the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and grease the sides with butter or cooking spray.

Make the ricotta filling: In a medium mixing bowl, add ricotta (well drained from the liquid in the container), sugar, egg white (save the egg yolk for the vanilla cake layer), and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon or whisk. Fold in the blueberries and set aside.

Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, egg yolk, and sugar and beat with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Beat in half of the flour until just combined. Add the sour cream, baking powder, and salt, and mix some more. Add the remaining flour and beat until just combined.

Pour batter to the prepared pan and level with a spatula. Top with the ricotta and blueberry mixture and level.

Make the topping: In a small mixing bowl, add the sugar, flour, and butter (cut into small cubes). With a pastry blender or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel on top of the ricotta and blueberries, pinching pieces with your fingers.

Bake in the middle of the oven for about 55 - 60 minutes until the cake is set. Test with a toothpick for readiness (if inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean). Let the cake cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar if you like, and serve!