Blueberry is a flavor that just never gets old, especially when it comes to baked goods. Whether you go for the blueberry crumble, the pie or the muffins, blueberry desserts are a crowd pleaser. While fresh fruit is always the best option, frozen blueberries also make for a delicious dessert, which means we can enjoy this flavor any time of year. Here are 11 blueberry desserts for a sweet treat!
1. Blueberry Pie
Blueberry pie is a classic blueberry dessert, the perfect treat for a summer evening. With a buttery lattice crust and a sweet blueberry filling, it's hard to resist taking another slice! This pie recipe calls for fresh blueberry pie filling and a smidge of cinnamon for extra depth of flavor. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream or for a delectable blueberry dessert!
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2. Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry cobbler is another go-to blueberry dessert, as easy as it is delicious. You can use fresh blueberries or frozen berries depending on what you have on hand; either will yield a tasty result. This cobbler recipe uses lemon zest for an extra dash of flavor, along with milk and butter for a thick, creamy batter.
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3. Blueberry Crisp
I love a good crisp, whether it's apple, blueberry or cherry. This blueberry crisp is full of juicy, wild berries. The topping complements the warm, summer fruit filling with the tasty flavors of brown sugar, almonds and cinnamon. Cook until the topping is perfectly golden brown and crispy, and top with vanilla ice cream!
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4. Blueberry Muffins
There's no better way to start the day than with a batch of homemade blueberry muffins. Growing up, my mom would pick wild blueberries in the morning and have warm, homemade muffins ready by the time the kids woke up. I truly can't imagine a better smell than that of blueberry muffins wafting through the house! From scones to muffins, these summer berries are the perfect ingredient for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
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5. Blueberry Upside-down Cake
This blueberry cake is a berry spin on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, and it's just as yummy as the original. This cake recipe features light, yellow cake with sweet blueberry topping. Enjoy this berry delicacy for dessert and then again for breakfast the next morning! To make it gluten free, use gluten free flour rather than all purpose flour.
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6. Blueberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake often goes in the chocolate or caramel direction, from turtle cheesecake to Oreo. However, it is just as tasty when made with fresh berries! The cream cheese and sour cream make for a light, creamy filling that goes amazingly with the graham cracker crust. Top with blueberry sauce to bring it to another level of deliciousness, and wow everyone at the potluck!
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7. Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars
The sweet flavor of blueberry is perfectly balanced with the tangy citrus flavor of lemon in these blueberry lemon pie bars. This simple, fruity blueberry dessert features a shortbread crust and a flavorful filling. The lemon flavor comes from the lemon juice and zest, which tastes incredible when combined with the blueberries.
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8. Blueberry Bread
This moist, delectable blueberry bread is the easiest blueberry dessert you'll ever find- you only need one bowl, a baking dish, and ten minutes of prep time. Like banana bread, blueberry bread straddles the line between sweet and savory. This makes it the perfect food for versatility, as it can be enjoyed as a snack or as a dessert. The juicy blueberries baked into the bread make it as yummy as it is versatile!
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9. Blueberry Angel Food Cake
This sweet blueberry cake is the ideal summer dessert, as light and fluffy as they come. This recipe is super easy, only using five ingredients. If you prefer fresh ingredients, you can use fresh blueberries rather than canned blueberry pie filling in the recipe. Either way, you'll end up with a tasty blueberry dessert!
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10. Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is one of the magical foods that tastes amazing no matter what you use. I've made classic bread pudding, lemon, and fruit bread pudding and it never ceases to impress. This blueberry dessert recipe is no exception. The end result will be full of soft, moist bread and juicy blueberries, a combo that is hard to resist.
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11. Blueberry Hand Pies
These hand pies are the perfect individual desserts, easy to transport and share. They're a fun way to switch it up from regular blueberry pie, offering a bite sized blueberry dessert in place of a whole pie. Not to mention, these hand pies are aesthetically pleasing, and you can use any decorative cutter you like for an array of distinctive, lovely hand pies!
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