Tangerine Ricotta Bars

Tangerine Ricotta Bars

subtle citrus flavor

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 1h 40m
Total Time: 2h
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

167
Calories
7.4g
Fat
22.4g
Carbohydrate
3.4g
Protein
46mg
Cholesterol
115mg
Sodium
Tangerine Ricotta Bars

Recipe Description

I love ricotta, citrus flavors and cheesecake filling so is it any wonder that I love these Tangerine Ricotta Bars which tick all of these boxes. These citrus treats get their tangerine flavor from a mix of tangerine juice and zest. This means that the flavor is more subtle than the more traditional lemon bars.

To make these, start by preparing the crust by mixing flour, sugar and salt with melted butter. Press the filling into a baking dish. Move on to the filling while the crust bakes. Beat all of the ingredients together with an electric mixer. Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and bake again until the filling sets. Leave to cool completely before cutting into squares.

To make the Tangerine Ricotta Bars, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tangerine Ricotta Bars

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease and line a 13x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Make the crust

    5 min
    Step 2 - Tangerine Ricotta BarsStep 2 - Tangerine Ricotta BarsStep 2 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Mix the flour, confectioners sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until the ingredients are well combined and moist. Press the mixture evenly into bottom of the baking pan.

  3. 3

    Bake the crust

    35 min
    Step 3 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Bake the crust in the oven for 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool for about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Reduce oven temperature

    2 min

    Turn the oven down to 325 °F.

  5. 5

    Make the filling

    5 min
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    Place all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the filling mixture until well combined.

  6. 6

    Add filling to crust

    2 min
    Step 6 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Gently pour the filling over the crust.

  7. 7

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 7 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Bake the bars in the oven for 35 minutes until the center of the filling is just set.

  8. 8

    Cool

    30 min
    Step 8 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Tangerine Ricotta Bars

    Cut into even squares and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

These Tangerine Ricotta Bars really are a sweet, simple and delicious treat! Try making a batch soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts on Instagram!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Lily
January 30, 2025
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These bars are delish! Made them for a potluck, and everyone was goin' nuts over 'em. Citrus zing with the creamy ricotta is a perfect match. Honestly, I was nervous to make these, but they turned out way better than expected!

Tina
November 8, 2024
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Superb! I made these for a potluck, and everyone loved them. The tangerine flavor is refreshing and unique, making it a delight. Can't wait to bake them again!

Greg
March 4, 2024
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Delicious!

Nico
February 17, 2024
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Superb dessert! Kids loved it during our family gathering.

Laura Johnson
January 12, 2024
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Yummm!

Duke84
December 1, 2023
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Tried these Tangerine Ricotta Bars over the weekend. So refreshing! My kids loved them too, and the flavors are just perfect.

Wendy
October 10, 2023
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Delicious!

Zara Thomas
July 14, 2023
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Delicious!

Valeria
May 12, 2023
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Delicious citrus treat

Rosa
August 27, 2022
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¡Delicioso! Estos pastelitos me recordaron a las meriendas de mi abuela. El sabor de la mandarina con el ricotta es increíble, lo hice para compartir y volaron rápido.

Diana Smith
August 2, 2022
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These Tangerine Ricotta Bars are simply amazing. I made them for my kids’ birthday party, and everyone loved them! The citrus flavor is different than lemon bars, which we usually have. Definitely a new favorite!

Pam
April 19, 2022
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These Tangerine Ricotta Bars are phenomenal. I made them for family game night, and they were gone in minutes! The blend of ricotta and tangerine is so refreshing and simple to make.

Gina
October 11, 2021
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OMG, these Tangerine Ricotta Bars are a total game-changer! I made them for a family gathering, and they were gone in no time! I love how light and citrusy they are, way better than lemon bars. Super easy to whip up, too! I'll be making these again for sure!

Athina
January 9, 2020
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I love it! So delicious!

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