40 Old-Fashioned Blueberry Desserts You Should Have in Your Recipe Box

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40 Old-Fashioned Blueberry Desserts You Should Have in Your Recipe Box1/40 Maine Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this delicious fruit pie with small Maine berries, but you can use any variety you like. The shortbread topping adds a sweet crunch. — Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine 2/40 Blueberry Kuchen 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which

I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake

I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia 3/40 Blueberry Pudding Cake 51 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father-in-law has a number of blueberry bushes near his house, so I have an abundant supply every year. I’m always looking for new ways to use them. This blueberry pudding cake is one of my latest creations.

—Jan Bamford, Sedgwick, Maine 4/40 Heavenly Blueberry Tart 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mmm—this tart is bursting with the fresh flavor of blueberries! Not only do I bake berries with the crust, but I also top the tart with more just-picked fruit after I take it out of the oven. —Lyin Schramm, Berwick, Maine 5/40 Maple Blueberry Crisp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a tender crumb topping, this yummy blueberry crisp

makes a wonderful treat after a brunch or evening meal

makes a wonderful treat after a brunch or evening meal. I sometimes top servings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.—Mona Wright, Villa Rica, Georgia 6/40 Blueberries and Cream Coffee Cake 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for all of our holiday get-togethers because it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s easy to make, and it’s the most delicious coffee cake I’ve ever had. —Susan Ober, Franconia, New Hampshire 7/40 Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dollop of whipped topping adds a nice finishing touch to this satisfying crumble. Sometimes I drizzle a little flavored coffee creamer on top instead of the whipped topping. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana 8/40 Blueberry Buckle with Lemon Sauce 12 Reviews Blueberry Buckle with Lemon Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 9 servings (1 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or

with a scoop of ice cream

with a scoop of ice cream. My family also likes it cold as a coffee cake. But the lemon sauce topping makes this traditional dessert a little different, enhancing the flavor of the blueberries. —Maureen Carr, Carman, Manitoba 9/40 No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream 9 Reviews Contest Winner No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-3/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use raspberries instead of the blueberries

for a different berry flavor

for a different berry flavor. —Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland 10/40 Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These whoopie pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I take them to family and school events and they are always the first thing gone! Be sure to continually scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula while making the batter and frosting. —Kathy Martino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 11/40 Blueberry Cake with Wojapi Sauce 3

Wrong season for fresh berries?

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my grandmother’s recipe, and the sauce is traditional Cherokee, which has been passed down for generations. It is very versatile and can be used on fry bread, pancakes, waffles and other desserts. 12/40 Very Blueberry Clafouti 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry clafouti is somewhere between a fruit-filled pancake and a fruity egg custard. Wrong season for fresh berries? Use frozen berries thawed in a

colander and discard the juice

colander and discard the juice. —Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida 13/40 Classic Blueberry Buckle 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Blueberry Buckle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I remember going to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking. Mother taught us to pick only perfect berries, and those gems went into this wonderful recipe. —Carol Dolan Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 14/40 Buttery Blueberry Cobbler 56 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Blueberry Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste

As the name implies, this is a recipe that is rich and delicious

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the name implies, this is a recipe that is rich and delicious. Since you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries, you can make this easy blueberry cobbler year-round. —Marjorie Green, South Haven, Michigan 15/40 Peach Blueberry Pie 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “What a flavor!” That’s what I hear most often when guests taste this peach blueberry pie. I invented it one day

when I was short on peaches

when I was short on peaches. —Sue Thumma, Shepherd, Michigan 16/40 Lemon Berry Dump Cake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 15 servings (3 cups lemon topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet-tart cake recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids. They love just “dumping it all in” and watching it magically become a pretty, delicious dessert. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada 17/40 Blueberry Ice Cream 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1-3/4 quarts

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. —Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick 18/40 Blueberry Bread 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Bread Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry bread recipe is a simple quick bread that

I look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season

I look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season. It’s so good that I end up making it year-round. —Karen Scales, Waukesha, Wisconsin 19/40 Blueberry Graham Dessert 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Graham Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you’re short on time but long for cheesecake, try this fruity dessert. Ricotta and cream cheeses give every bit as much flavor as cheesecake without the effort. Instead of making individual servings, you could layer the ingredients in a glass serving bowl.

If you love blueberries,

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen 20/40 Blueberry Crumble Tarts 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pop one in a lunch box, share a batch at work or wait until dessert—these are sweet anytime, anywhere. Sometimes, I refrigerate prepared tarts overnight and bake them while making dinner the next day. Foolproof. —Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario 21/40 Slow-Cooked Blueberry Grunt 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love blueberries,

then you can’t go wrong with this easy dessert

then you can’t go wrong with this easy dessert. For a special treat, serve it warm with vanilla ice cream. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California 22/40 Blueberry Lemon Cake 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert. —Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa 23/40 Blueberry Lemon Trifle 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lemon Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min

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