Blueberry Squares

Blueberry Squares
35 min.
9
309kcal

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Blueberry Squares: A Delectable Side Dish

Indulge in the delightful taste of fresh blueberries with this easy-to-make Blueberry Squares recipe. Perfect for those who love a sweet and tangy side dish to complement their meals, this dish is not only delicious but also simple to prepare. With a total preparation time of just 35 minutes and serving up to 9 people, it's an excellent choice for gatherings, potlucks, or a family dinner.

Each serving contains 309 calories, making it a guilt-free treat. The combination of tender blueberries, creamy whipped cream, and crunchy vanilla wafer crust creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will surely impress your taste buds.

Gather your ingredients and equipment, and let's create this heavenly Blueberry Squares recipe that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups blueberries fresh divided
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.5 cups marshmallows miniature
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cup vanilla wafers crushed ( 30 wafers)
  • 0.3 cup water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafers and butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  2. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Stir in 1-1/2 cups blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice, peel and remaining blueberries. Cool completely.
  4. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
  5. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in marshmallows.
  6. Spread over crust. Top with blueberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein2.27%
Fat40.66%
Carbs57.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.07
Glycemic Load
24.87
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.7739129973494%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.17mg
Petunidin
15.55mg
Delphinidin
17.48mg
Malvidin
33.34mg
Peonidin
10.01mg
Catechin
2.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.31mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.82mg
Myricetin
0.64mg
Quercetin
3.8mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.14kcal
15.46%
Fat:14.44g
22.22%
Saturated Fat:8.4g
52.49%
Carbohydrates:45.62g
15.21%
Net Carbohydrates:44.18g
16.07%
Sugar:32.86g
36.51%
Cholesterol:36.69mg
12.23%
Sodium:84.35mg
3.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.81g
3.62%
Vitamin K:10.59µg
10.08%
Vitamin A:493.53IU
9.87%
Vitamin C:7.17mg
8.69%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.5%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.1%
Fiber:1.43g
5.74%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.1%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.03%
Folate:15.98µg
3.99%
Phosphorus:28.69mg
2.87%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.82%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.77%
Potassium:80.52mg
2.3%
Calcium:22.46mg
2.25%
Copper:0.04mg
2.21%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.9%
Selenium:1.23µg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.4%
Magnesium:5.55mg
1.39%
Iron:0.22mg
1.2%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
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