Inspired by the forthcoming blueberry festival in Vermont coupled with blueberry's superfood health benefits, we have put together 3 simple recipes to showcase this beautifully coloured berry.
Whether your are looking for an elegant dessert for a formal sit down dinner party or somethiing more suited to a large informal gathering, where finger food is the order of the day, we think you will find a delicious blueberry boasting dessert to suit your occasion in these easy recipes.
1)Blueberry Crumble Cake
This is a delicious three layered dessert, starting with a pastry bottom, quark and blueberry filling and a crunchy crumble top. Ideal for larger gatherings, it's easy to slice up and hand out to hungry friends, no bowl or spoon required.
2) Blueberry and blackberry tart
Ideal for dinner parties, these elegant tarts can be made in individual servings. Scatter some pistachios, blueberries, blackberries and icing sugar on top and garnish with a mint leaf. The results are impressive.
3) Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream
This is the ultimate throw it together at the last minute and put in the oven recipe, not about the looks, but the hot crunchy sweetness alongside the cold vanilla ice cream, a sure crowd pleaser.
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