Source: Grinchh, AdobeStockBlueberries themselves are very delicate berries, so they are rarely used in complex dishes. They don't like long heat treatment or various mechanical manipulations. But despite this, blueberries make wonderful desserts, baked goods, salads, drinks, and winter preserves. We've gathered 20 of the best recipes for you!
1. Blueberry Ice Cream
Source: pinterest.comA summer treat with your favorite summer berry.
You will need: 500 ml 33% cream, 200 g condensed milk, 250 g blueberries.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries with condensed milk until smooth. Whip the cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold both mixtures together with a spatula. Pour the ice cream into molds and place them in the freezer.
2. Blueberry Semolina Mousse
Source: AdobeStockA versatile recipe that's great as a dessert or simply for breakfast.
You will need: 45 g semolina, 200 g blueberries, 150 g sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries until smooth, mix with water, and add sugar. Bring to a boil, add semolina, and cook for 7-8 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour the mousse into a bowl, place it in a larger bowl with cold water, and whip the mousse with a mixer for 10-12 minutes. Pour into molds and refrigerate.
3. Blueberry Oatmeal
Source: vk.comIf you want to make a truly healthy version, cook the porridge with oat milk.
You will need: 60 g oatmeal, 250 ml milk, 150 g blueberries, 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Heat the milk, add sugar and oatmeal, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add blueberries and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Blueberry and Banana Smoothie
Source: naturade.comYou can diversify this recipe with 1-2 handfuls of other berries.
You will need: 400 ml yogurt, 200 g bananas, 400 g blueberries, 40 g honey.
Preparation: Blend the peeled bananas and blueberries until smooth. Add yogurt with honey and blend the smoothie again.
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5. Creamy Blueberry Mousse
Source: mirtesen.ruA very delicate and airy dessert for everyday or special occasions.
You will need: 200 g blueberries, 10 g gelatin, 250 g mascarpone, 250 ml 33% cream, 150 g sugar, 50 ml water.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to package instructions. Cover blueberries with sugar and heat for 5-10 minutes over low heat. Strain the berries through a sieve, let the puree cool, add mascarpone, and whisk with a mixer until smooth. Pour in the gelatin and whisk again. Separately, whip the cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold it into the blueberry mixture with a spatula. Pour into glasses and refrigerate the mousse.
6. Blueberry Muffins
Source: dzen.ruThe classic that this recipe collection wouldn't be complete without.
You will need: 2 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder, 70 g butter, 100 g sugar, 250 g blueberries, 250 g flour.
Preparation: Mash the blueberries into a puree. Whisk them with eggs, sugar, and softened butter. Add the dry ingredients and mix the dough. You can also add a few whole berries. Spoon the batter into muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Blueberry Milkshake
Source: uleyferma.ruThe milkshake is especially delicious with vanilla ice cream.
You will need: 150 ml milk, 100 g blueberries, 50 ml cream, 250 g ice cream, sugar.
Preparation: Rinse and sort the blueberries. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
8. Blueberry and Soft Cheese Salad
Source: postila.ruThe secret to this salad is the special preparation of the berries.
You will need: 1 handful arugula, 100 g and 1 handful blueberries, 40 g soft cheese, 10 g butter, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp hot sauce, sugar, salt, 80 ml dry red wine.
Preparation: Pour red wine over 100 g of blueberries and simmer over medium heat until the volume is reduced by half. Strain the mixture through a sieve and mix with hot sauce, sugar, salt, minced garlic, and softened butter. Arrange arugula and cheese on plates, sprinkle with the remaining blueberries, and drizzle with the sauce.
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9. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: postila.ruBlueberries don't need to be cooked for long – 5 minutes will be enough.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and let sit for several hours. Then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
10. Blueberry Sauce for Meat
Source: vk.comOne of the best berry sauces for steaks and other meat dishes.
You will need: 300 g blueberries, 100 ml water, 1 onion, 50 ml vinegar, 0.5 tsp each of salt, ginger, ground cloves, and ground black pepper, 40 g sugar.
Preparation: Chop the onion, mix it with blueberries, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for about 20 minutes over low heat until thickened. Blend the sauce until smooth, add vinegar, sugar, and spices, and simmer for another 7-10 minutes until thickened.
11. Blueberry and Celery Smoothie
Source: pinterest.comAn incredibly healthy and vitamin-rich smoothie.
You will need: 3 celery stalks, 3 tbsp blueberries, 2 bananas, juice of 1/3 lemon, 1 glass of water.
Preparation: Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend the smoothie until smooth and, if desired, add honey or another sweetener.
12. Apple and Blueberry Compote
Source: povar.ruFor aroma, you can add a cinnamon stick to the pot.
You will need: 1.5 l water, 120 g sugar, 2 apples, 200 g blueberries.
Preparation: Boil water and add sugar. Add sliced apples and cook for 3 minutes. Add blueberries and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let the compote steep under a lid.
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13. Cottage Cheese and Oatmeal Bake with Blueberries
Source: pinterest.comA beautiful and delicious family breakfast with tea or coffee.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g yogurt, 100 g blueberries, 1 egg, 30 g oatmeal, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese with yogurt until smooth. Add egg and sugar, blend again, and divide the mixture in half. To one half, add oatmeal, and to the other, blend again with blueberries and starch. Layer the white mixture first, then the berry mixture, into a baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter
Source: pinterest.comNo sugar and maximum vitamins in this simple preserve.
You will need: 750 g blueberries.
Preparation: Fill a jar with blueberries to the very top. Place this jar in a pot, fill with water up to the rim of the jar, and bring to a boil. Sterilize over low heat and gradually add more berries. After about 40 minutes, the juice will fill the entire jar, and then you can seal it with a lid.
15. Blueberry and Nut Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruA light, yet very elegant and piquant salad for special occasions.
You will need: 120 g salad mix, 1 cup blueberries, 100 g blue cheese, 2 handfuls walnuts, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 5 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the nuts, crumble the cheese, and mix them with blueberries and salad mix. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and spices, and drizzle this dressing over the salad.
16. Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes) with Blueberries
Source: karamelcafe.ruIt will be even tastier if you roll the syrniki in coconut flakes or other breading.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 80 g blueberries, 1 egg, 3 tbsp sugar, 90 g flour, 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix or blend the cottage cheese, egg, and both types of sugar. Add flour, form the syrniki, and press a few blueberries into each one. Fry the syrniki on both sides over medium heat.
17. Semolina Cake with Blueberries and Sour Cream
Source: aroma-avenue.ruBaked goods with blueberries always turn out simply magnificent.
You will need: 160 g semolina, 240 g flour, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 220 g sour cream, 100 g blueberries, 1 pinch salt, 3 eggs.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt using a mixer. Add sour cream with semolina, mix, and add flour. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes, add baking powder, and pour half of the dough into a mold. Arrange blueberries, cover with the remaining dough, and bake the semolina cake for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Blueberry Compote for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruIt turns out so rich that no other additives are needed.
You will need: 600 g blueberries, 1.8 l water, 300 g sugar, 1 pinch citric acid.
Preparation: Place blueberries in a jar, pour boiling water over them, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and cook the syrup until dissolved. Add citric acid, pour over the blueberries, and seal the compote for winter.
19. No-Bake Cottage Cheese and Blueberry Cake
Source: aroma-avenue.ruA convenient recipe that even a beginner can easily handle.
You will need: 250 g cookies, 300 g blueberries, 100 g butter, 250 g sugar, 350 g sour cream, 450 ml 33% cream, 15 g vanilla sugar, 40 g gelatin, 1/2 cup water, 500 g cream cheese.
Preparation: Crush cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press the base into a springform pan. Refrigerate.
Blend cottage cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth, and separately whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Mash the blueberries and add them to the cottage cheese mixture. Dissolve gelatin in water and add it to the mixture. Gently fold in the whipped cream. Pour everything onto the base and refrigerate the cake overnight.
20. Beetroot and Blueberry Salad
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend it for when you want to surprise your loved ones.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 100 g blueberries, 2 apples, 5 tbsp yogurt, 30 g walnuts, cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the beetroots and apples. Add yogurt, blueberries, a little cinnamon, and mix. Sprinkle the finished salad with chopped walnuts.