15 Fresh Blueberry Recipes

Take advantage of summer blueberries with our best recipes for muffins, desserts, drinks, salads, and more.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry Salsa

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Blueberry Salsa

This good-for-you salsa can be ready for a party in 15 minutes flat. Serve with sturdy pita chips or atop grilled chicken.

Blueberry Sherbet

Blueberry Sherbet

You don’t have to use an ice-cream maker for this flavorful dessert. It only calls for five simple ingredients, a standard freezer, and a blender.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry-Gorgonzola Salad

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Blueberry-Gorgonzola Salad

Sweet summer berries pair perfectly with pungent Gorgonzola cheese and fresh herbs in this refreshing salad. Serve with your favorite summertime entrée or top with chicken for a main dish salad.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Lemon-Blueberry Cream Pie

Lemon-Blueberry Cream Pie

This fruity, five-star pie is the perfect sweet treat for your next special occasion. Your family and friends will devour the zesty lemon cream and fresh blueberries floating on a layer of graham cracker crust.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry-Cinnamon Muffins

Blueberry-Cinnamon Muffins

Forget the box mix and try this five-star scratch recipe. The cake-like consistency of the cinnamon-laced muffin will make it more than worthwhile.  Freeze the muffins and use them later for those busy mornings or for guests on weekends and holidays.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry Bread Pudding

Blueberry Bread Pudding

This decadent five-star recipe can be prepared a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining. Serve for brunch or dessert.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Green Tomato-Blueberry Jam

Green Tomato-Blueberry Jam

This might sound like an odd flavor combination, but, trust us, you’ll love it. Spread on biscuits, toast, and more.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry Soy Shakes

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Blueberry Soy Shakes

For a super simple breakfast, blend frozen blueberries with yogurt and soy milk. Substitute regular dairy milk if you prefer.

Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes

Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes

Impress guests with this festive, fruity cobbler; they’ll have no idea how easy it was to make. Simply cut stars out of refrigerated biscuit dough and fill with a four-ingredient warm blueberry mixture. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry-Lime Granita

Blueberry-Lime Granita

Like slushies? You’ll love this sophisticated and delicious Italian semi-frozen dessert. Keep in the freezer to serve after dinner on hot summer nights.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Chilled Blueberry Soup

Chilled Blueberry Soup

Start off a summer luncheon with this sweet, creamy soup. Served in stemmed glasses and top with a fresh mint garnish.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea

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Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea

Blueberries and lemon add a refreshing flair to iced tea for your next summer get-together.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert

Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert

This crowd-pleasing dessert can be in the freezer after just 15 minutes of prep time. Prepare individual servings in cocktail glasses or an elegant scoop-and-serve presentation in a trifle bowl.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Berry-and-Spice Whole Wheat Muffins

Berry-and-Spice Whole Wheat Muffins

Warm spices add a comforting flair to these moist muffins. A decadent streusel topping completes a combination of sweet berries with a just-sweet-enough batter.

Fresh Blueberry Recipes: Berry Ice Cubes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Berry Ice Cubes

Add a pop of color and flavor to summer sippers by freezing blueberries into ice cubes.

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