32 Fresh Blueberry Recipes To Make All Summer Long

These dishes are worth the roadside stop at the farm stand.

By
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands.
Southern Living's editorial guidelines
Updated on May 28, 2024
Southern Living Blueberry Crumb Cake sliced on plates to serve
Photo:

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

When blueberries are in season, there's nothing quite like the sweet taste of these ripe and juicy gems all summer long. From breakfast to dessert, we've rounded up some of our most flavorful blueberry recipes to enjoy all summer long.

32 Fresh Blueberry Recipes To Make All Summer Long
01 of 32

Blueberry Pie

Southern Living Blueberry Pie ready to serve with a slice cupt out

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke

When you have an abundance of fresh blueberries, a quick and delicious way to put them all to good use is in this tasty pie.

Get The Recipe
02 of 32

Blueberry Biscuits

Southern Living Blueberry Biscuits in a basket to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Blueberries add a touch of sweetness and additional moisture to these classic biscuits. Instead of a glaze, we opted to top these flaky treats with turbinado sugar for a bit of sparkle and crunch.

Get The Recipe
03 of 32

Flag Cake

Southern Living Flag Cake decorated ready to serve

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

It just wouldn't be 4th of July without one of these cakes on the table. The recipe also happens to be a great way to use up fresh summer blueberries.

Get The Recipe
04 of 32

Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake

Southern Living Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake sliced on a platter to serve

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Although this recipe offers three different ways to top a no-bake cheesecake, we're partial to the 'any-berry' variation, which of course includes blueberries.

Get The Recipe
05 of 32

Red, White, And Blue Trifle

Red White and Blue Trifle - Southern Living

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Celebrate the Fourth of July with this festive dessert. It can even be made ahead of time to making a hosting a holiday cookout that much easier.

Get The Recipe
06 of 32

Berry Upside-Down Cake

Southern Living Berry Upside Down Cake sliced and ready to serve

Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 

A variety of berries, including blueberries, create the jammy top on this riff on a classic upside-down cake.

Get The Recipe
07 of 32

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Southern Living Blueberry Crumb Cake sliced on plates to serve

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This cake is one of our favorite ways to start the day. It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.

Get The Recipe
08 of 32

Peach-Blueberry Pie

Southern Living Peach Blueberry Pie with a slice cut out to serve

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

The South's favorite summer fruit shines when paired with blueberries in this classic lattice-topped pie.

Get The Recipe
09 of 32

Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake

Southern Living Blueberry Lemon Sheet Cake sliced on plates to serve

Jessica Furniss

From the fresh blueberries folded into the lemony batter to the blueberries that are puréed and mixed into the fluffy frosting, this sheet cake is full of delicious fruity flavors. Topped with even more fresh blueberries and lemon slices, this bright cake will surely satisfy a crowd.

Get The Recipe
10 of 32

Triple Berry Sonker With Dip

Berry Sonker with Dip
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

If you've never heard of a sonker, it's time to get acquainted with this fruity dessert that's drizzled with a creamy vanilla sauce called "dip."

Get The Recipe
11 of 32

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

These potluck-perfect cheesecake bars can be made up to two days in advance to save you time before the party.

Get The Recipe
12 of 32

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler with a scoop of ice cream

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This is a blueberry recipe to remember. The berries turn juicy and luscious, while the crust remains crisp and gooey.

Get The Recipe
13 of 32

Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake

Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Jennifer Causey

The secret to the dreamiest sheet cake ever? Poke it! This poke cake has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings.

Get The Recipe
14 of 32

Frozen Blueberry Lemonade

three glasses of frozen blueberry lemonade
Alison Miksch

Fresh or frozen, this icy sipper is ideal for cooling down on hot days. Freeze summer berries for winter, and you can have a taste of the season any time of the year.

Get The Recipe
15 of 32

Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars

Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

This crunchy, buttery bar is filled with fresh fruit jam so every bite has amazing texture and flavor.

Get The Recipe
16 of 32

Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Ricotta cheese makes these pancakes the fluffiest you'll ever make, but the blueberry compote makes it impossible to pass up the extra flap jack.

Get The Recipe
17 of 32

Blueberry-Lemon Cake

Blueberry-Lemon Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

There's not a drop of food coloring in the icing—it's all natural thanks to pureed blueberries. As for the batter, coating the berries in flour helps keep them afloat so they don't sink to the bottom during the cooking process.

Get The Recipe
18 of 32

Red Velvet Ice-Cream Cake

Red Velvet Ice-Cream Cake
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This beautiful layer cake makes the perfect centerpiece for every summer party. It's especially ideal for an elevated Fourth of July gathering.

Get The Recipe
19 of 32

Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Petite Blueberry Cheesecake
Jennifer Davick

As pretty as petits fours, these luscious little two-bite gems can be finished with any kind of berry or preserves. Get ahead, and bake the cheesecakes in advance. After baking, they'll freeze up to one month. Thaw and top with preserves and fruit before serving.

Get The Recipe
20 of 32

Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Make this delicious and easy cake for the dinner party and enjoy a slice the next morning with your coffee, too.

Get The Recipe
21 of 32

Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

blueberry muffins

Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living

With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, you'll have bakery-quality muffins ready right at home.

Get The Recipe
22 of 32

Blueberry Bread Pudding

Blueberry Bread Pudding
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

This custardy dessert with crisp bread bits and sweet blueberries might just top your favorite summer cobbler recipe. Serve it as is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get The Recipe
23 of 32

Blueberry Clafoutis

Blueberry Clafoutis
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Pronounced "cl-ahh-foo-tee," this French dish is ideal as a dressed up stand-in for waffles or pancakes at your next brunch. It's similar to a Dutch baby, which rises during baking then sinks in as it settles.

Get The Recipe
24 of 32

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie
Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Icebox pies are a hallmark dessert of Southern summers, and this refreshing lemon-buttermilk version is one of our favorite recipes.

Get The Recipe
25 of 32

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup

Overnight Blueberry French Toast
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Leisurely summer mornings just got a whole lot sweeter with this indulgent breakfast casserole. If you make the syrup ahead of time, be sure to warm it up before serving.

Get The Recipe
26 of 32

Blueberry Banana Bread

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Put a twist on your go-to banana bread recipe by folding in fresh blueberries for a loaf that we guarantee won't last long.

Get The Recipe
27 of 32

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Southern Living

Whether you call these breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, you'll soon learn the benefits of having a fresh batch on-hand at all times. A little cinnamon in the streusel topping takes these easy-to-grab treats to the next level.

Get The Recipe
28 of 32

Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
Jennifer Causey

Instead of flagging down the ice cream truck in the hot summer sun, make your own red, white, and blue popsicles to enjoy at home.

Get The Recipe
29 of 32

Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

They might be breakfast approved, but you can just as easily serve these layered bars for dessert too.

Get The Recipe
30 of 32

Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad
Jen Causey

Regardless of the event, a fresh fruit salad is always a winner.

Get The Recipe
31 of 32

Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
Micah A. Leal

There are few summer desserts that Southerners love more than peach cobbler or blueberry cobbler, so we combined the two. The two fruits balance each other, allowing each to shine equally in this seasonal treat.

Get The Recipe
32 of 32

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Mascarpone Cheesecake
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

We top this luscious no-bake cheesecake with both blueberries and raspberries for a patriotic dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

Get The Recipe
Was this page helpful?

Related Articles

Southern Living Frozen Blueberry Lemonade in glasses to serve garnished with basil leaves and lemon slices
Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
blueberry muffins
Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Cobbler with a scoop of ice cream
Blueberry Cobbler
Southern Living Blueberry Pancakes on a plate ready to serve
Blueberry Pancakes
Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
29 Strawberry Cake Recipes For Every Occasion
Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake Recipe
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Southern Living Peach and Blueberry Cobbler scooped out and ready to serve
Peach And Blueberry Cobbler
strawberries in a bowl of water
How To Clean Strawberries
blueberry clafoutis
Blueberry Clafoutis
Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Strawberry Jam
15 Homemade Jam And Jelly Recipes To Sweeten Any Day
Southern Living Strawberry Cake Filling inside a slice of cake served with a cup of coffee
Strawberry Cake Filling
Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria in glasses to serve with the pitcher beside
Strawberry And Peach Sangria
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup
Southern Living Blackberry Mojito in glasses to serve
Blackberry Mojito