20 Blueberry Desserts That You’ve Got to Try Before Summer Ends
Trust when we say, they’re berry good.
With their juiciness and sweet-tart taste, blueberries are like nature’s candy in the summertime. Sure, munching on a handful of them makes a healthy snack option but the seasonal fruit also adds rich color, jammy texture, and vibrant flavor to so many summer desserts: freshly baked cobblers, frosted sheet cakes, or homemade fruit pies. Because the berry hits its peak freshness in the months of July and August, it’s so easy to pick up a carton at the farm stand or grocery story. But if you’re hoping to use up a container before it turns moldy, these blueberry dessert recipes are the perfect solution. Regardless, berry desserts are delicious, crowd-pleasing picks for every party, potluck, or cookout you have on the calendar.
On this list, you’ll find blueberry desserts in every form: cakes, crumbles, bars, even ice cream. There are simple sheet cakes that feed a crowd, nostalgic bites full of comfort, creamy cheesecakes that warrant a second slice, and towering trifles guaranteed to impress. Some of the below recipes double as lemon-blueberry treats with a zingy flair, while one features mixed summer fruit for maximum berry flavor. To enjoy these berry-licious sweets even when the weather cools down, be sure to freeze some blueberries, so you can whip up selections like the blueberry bars and blueberry scones even in the off season!
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Studded with juicy blueberries, this moist crumb cake with a cinnamon streusel topping is simply to die for. While it’s a no-brainer dessert, you can even enjoy it for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Blueberry Pancake Muffins
These muffins might be loaded with cozy pancake flavor, but the maple glaze smeared on top makes them dessert-worthy! Regardless, the combination of tender cake and ripe berries is hard to beat.
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Blueberry Sour Cream Pie
This old-fashioned dessert will take you back in time. The tangy, creamy filling paired with the buttery pecan streusel simply melts in your mouth.
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Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake
This bright, berry-packed treat will be a hit at any summer get-together. While a moist lemon sheet cake sets the stage, a layer of lemon-blueberry icing and a dusting of fresh blueberries tie the flavors all together.
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Blueberry Buckle
This buttery dessert is a berry-licious delight! Think jammy blueberries, sweet brown sugar, fragrant vanilla, and warm cinnamon. The best part might just be the crumbly streusel topping!
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Blueberry Cheesecake
Blueberries are the star ingredient in this impressive dessert. Not only are they sprinkled throughout the creamy cheesecake filling, but they're also turned into a syrupy fruit topping that's shiny and sweet.
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Blueberry Pancake Cobbler
Here's a dessert that also doubles as breakfast: The skillet-baked treat combines a golden pancake batter topping with a bubbling, lemony blueberry filling. Finish it with a creamy Greek yogurt and maple syrup topping.
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Blueberry-Lemon Sweet Rolls
Ree loves cinnamon rolls, but this twist on the classic dessert comes stuffed with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
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Blueberry Ice Cream
This sweet blueberry ice cream just screams summer! You can serve it on cones, or try making it into ice cream sandwiches using your favorite sugar cookies.
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Blueberry Crumble
Whether you're hosting a barbecue or heading to a potluck, this blueberry crumble is the perfect make-ahead dessert. Just keep the topping separate until you're ready to bake it in the oven.
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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
Like the name suggests, this dessert is baked upside down and flipped for wow factor. It has a moist lemon-infused cake base with a sweet, tangy blueberry topping. Serve with lots of whipped cream.
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Lemon-Blueberry Bread
This homemade loaf works as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. The moist, citrusy loaf is packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet lemon glaze that's beyond blissful.
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Blueberry Pie
Nothing says summertime quite like blueberry pie! The filling is sweet and jammy, while the impressive lattice crust is easier to make than you might expect. It's a no brainer when blueberries are in season!
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Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle
The "blue" in this show-stopping dessert refers to blueberries, but you can also add fresh blackberries to the mix for extra berry flavor.
Blueberry Cobbler
There's nothing more comforting than a fruit cobbler that's topped with a biscuit-like crust and bursting with fresh blueberries.
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Lemon-Blueberry Muffins
Introducing the berry best way to start your day! Loaded with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor, these muffins are moist, tender, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze for an extra zing. Plus, they're freezer-friendly.
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Blueberry Crumble Sundaes
Cool off with a classic blueberry crumble in ice cream form! The summery sundae is layered with blueberry syrup, berry-flavored ice cream, and a crumbly oat topping.
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Blueberry Bars
This anytime snack will be a hit with the whole family. You can serve them up for dessert, stash them in lunchboxes, or even eat one as a quick breakfast on the go! The options are endless.
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Blueberry Scones with Vanilla Icing
These homemade scones have lots of flavor thanks to fresh blueberries and vanilla bean icing. For a sweet finishing touch, sprinkle each pastry with a bit of pearl sugar.
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Mini Blueberry Galettes
This elegant dessert is a gorgeous ending to any party. Your guests won't even know how easy it was to make using store-bought pie crust.
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