Dessert

32 brilliant blueberry recipes

These beautiful berries add bursts of flavour and colour to your desserts.
ricotta, blueberry and polenta cake

We’ve gathered together our favourite ways to include antioxidant rich blueberries in baked goods and desserts, with everything from blueberry muffins to blueberry cheesecake to Sunday morning ricotta pancakes. Enjoy!

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Classic blueberry muffins

An easy blueberry muffin recipe.

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Spiced blueberry bread

Spiced blueberry bread

Molasses gives this bread a lovely caramel flavour which combines beautifully with the warm notes of spice.

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Pistachio meringue with white peaches and berries

Sweet, sugary, and the perfect Christmas treat! This indulgent pistachio meringue with white peaches and berries is the ultimate dessert.

Blueberry cupcakes

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Blueberry cupcakes

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free blueberry vanilla cupcakes. Perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

PLUM AND BLUEBERRY Crumble Cake

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Plum and blueberry crumble cake

You can’t beat an old-fashioned dessert like this delicious crumble cake, starring juicy plum and sweet blueberries.

Olive oil cake with blueberries

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Olive oil cake with blueberries

Olive oil cake with blueberries

This dairy-free cake is best served warm, with crème fraîche.

Blueberry Macaroon Slice

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Blueberry macaroon slice

Blueberry macaroon slice

Fill the tins with this delectable, crunchy-topped blueberry slice.

pavlova

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Pavlova with berries and cream

Pavlova with berries and cream

Named after the Russian ballerina, the pavlova is a familiar and well loved Antipodean dessert. You can experiment with all kinds of fruit toppings, but berries and cream is always a winner.

blueberry impossible pie

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Blueberry impossible pie

Blueberry impossible pie

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Blueberry apple crumble pie

Indulge in this delightful blueberry apple crumble pie, perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

blueberry passionfruit cheesecake squares

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Blueberry passionfruit cheesecake squares

Blueberry passionfruit cheesecake squares

BLUEBERRY RICOTTA PIKELETS WITH CARAMELISED ORANGES

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Blueberry ricotta pikelets with caramelised oranges

Blueberry ricotta pikelets with caramelised oranges

blueberry cake with vanilla syrup

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Blueberry cake with vanilla syrup

Blueberry cake with vanilla syrup

white chocolate and blueberry scones

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White chocolate and blueberry scones

White chocolate and blueberry scones

How do you improve on the classic scone? Add blueberries and white chocolate, of course.

Berry and coconut TRES LECHES CAKE

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Berry and coconut tres leches cake

This gorgeous berry and coconut tres leches cake is perfect for a dinner party or birthday celebration.

Saucy New Puddings - Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

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Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Blueberry lemon MERINGUE CHEESECAKE

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Blueberry lemon meringue cheesecake

Blueberry lemon meringue cheesecake

banana blueberry cakes

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Banana blueberry cakes

Banana blueberry cakes

These homely little cakes are so easy to make and go perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

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Red wine and blueberry cupcakes

Indulge in these delicious red wine and blueberry cupcakes – the perfect choice for a delightful dessert or afternoon treat!

Orange and Blueberry Cake

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Orange and blueberry cake

Golden, moist and wonderfully sweet, cut yourself a thick slice of this beautiful orange and blueberry cake. Serve with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning treat.

BERRY JELLIES WITH LIQUEUR &MASCARPONE

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Berry jellies with liqueur and mascarpone

Berry jellies with liqueur and mascarpone

panna cotta flavour ideas

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Yoghurt panna cotta with blueberry sauce

Yoghurt panna cotta with blueberry sauce

Blueberry and lemon friands

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Blueberry and lemon friands

Blueberry and lemon friands

Summer pudding

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Summer pudding

Designed as a healthier alternative to heavier desserts, the summer pudding gets its vibrant colour and tangy flavour from a selection of berries. Best served with thick cream or ice-cream.

Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

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Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

Lemon and blueberry meringue pots

What do you get when you cross a blueberry crumble and a meringue pie?

Fruits of the forest cookie ‘pizza’

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Fruits of the forest cookie ‘pizza’

Fruits of the forest cookie ‘pizza’

See how to make the most of your seasonal fruits like these cherries and add them to your favourite dessert!

Lemon and blueberry cheesecake

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Lemon and blueberry cheesecake

Lemon and blueberry cheesecake

Bringing together sweet blueberries and sour lemons, this simple cheesecake from Anneka Manning’s cookbook ‘BakeClass’ is light but luscious. It’s the perfect end to a lazy summer meal.

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Blueberry and ricotta hand pies

Blueberry and ricotta hand pies

Dessert is sorted.

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Black-and-blueberry pie

Black-and-blueberry pie

The ideal flavour combination, this delightful berry pie can be made in the summer with fresh berries and frozen berries in winter.

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Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones

These decadent gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect accompaniment for morning or afternoon tea – simply divine!

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Gluten-free berry lamingtons

Gluten-free berry lamingtons

Not your average lamingtons, these gluten-free favourites use berry jam on the outside instead of chocolate icing.

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Blueberry pudding mug cake

These beautiful vanilla mug puddings are studded with juicy blueberries to create a super easy dessert in five minutes. Simply pop your ingredients in the microwave and let the magic happen.

ricotta, blueberry and polenta cake

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Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.

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