Blueberry

A refreshing sip for a hot day

The aroma of brioche baking is a delicious way to enjoy a summer weekend. Make a loaf of this beautiful brioche and enjoy for a decadent brunch.

Everyone loves a classic pav at Christmas, but try rolling yours into a luscious log for a delicious update. This billowy confection of meringue wrapped around a centre of sweet berries and spiced cream will cause a sensation when it arrives at the table.

With seasonal berries as good as this, it’s ridiculously easy to make spectacular desserts. These creamy tarts topped with sweet and tart berries will delight you, and the subtle kick of pepper in the crust goes beautifully with the fruit!

Freshen up your summer with this incredible blueberry ice cream - an indulgent treat that cheesecake lovers will adore!

This decadent blueberry tiramisu is perfect for the whole family, as it doesn't contain caffeine. It’s a show-stopping dessert that you can make ahead of time. Caramelising the nuts adds texture and ultra deliciousness

Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast, these beautiful blueberry pancakes are wonderfully fluffy and divine drizzled with sweet, sticky maple syrup.

This loaf has such a delicate, buttery crumb and with just a hint of lavender to soften the lemon - it’s absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy with a cup of tea for a delectable afternoon snack!

Even if you don’t make your own pastry that often, this recipe is so simple that it’s worth the extra effort. The topping could also be tropical fruit or roasted rhubarb, just make sure whatever you use it’s generously piled high.

This gorgeous fruity dessert is so simple to make - just 15 minutes of preparation, then the oven will do all the work! Swap the stone fruit for pears if they're out of season, and serve with a generous scoop of ice cream.

This shortcake is so wonderful as it isn’t too sweet. The pears and blueberries are a magical duo! Perfect for morning tea, afternoon tea or dessert, this is a recipe you're going to be pulling out time and time again.

Get your bake on and whip up this deliciously simple blueberry danish. Nothing is better than warm pastry filled with fresh or frozen berries and lemon curd!

Cut yourself a piece of this gorgeous blueberry and almond cake for morning tea or dessert. It's beautifully moist and ideal for dairy-free cake lovers!

Treat yourself to a homemade weekend brunch with these divine blueberry danish pastries. They're simple to make but will add a taste of luxury to your morning.

These blueberry cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet treat - mostly because they are free of refined sugar! Enjoy a piece for an afternoon snack at work or with a dollop of yoghurt for dessert.

These berry and white choc muesli bars contain all the nutritious goodness that seeds and berries have to offer, making them a perfectly healthy snack for any time of the day.

We can’t rave about this cake enough! It’s so easy to make and has a beautiful high rise, a delicate, moist crumb plus it tastes phenomenal thanks to the lemon/blueberry combo.

Deliciously moist blueberry lemon loaf topped with smooth lemon glaze is great served with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Pears and blueberries are a heavenly match in Nici Wickes' delicious upside-down cake recipe. Serve this gently spiced cake warm with a drizzle of pouring cream for the ultimate autumn dessert

This fruit jelly recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Take your pick from raspberry and rosewater, blueberry and lime or cherry and vanilla and create a dessert worth sharing

Enjoy a classic dessert in cake form with this berry trifle cake recipe. A simple berry sponge is topped with silky custard, jelly, almonds and extra berries to create a sweet treat for any occasion

A Kiwi favourite gets a delicious twist in this crumpet bread and butter pudding recipe. With vanilla-spiked cream, juicy blueberries and honey, this sweet sensation is sure to be a hit for dessert

This delicious recipe pairs fluffy pikelets with thick, creamy maple butter and fresh blueberries. Serve for a tasty weekend breakfast or brunch the whole family will love

This moreish coconut, lime and blueberry cheesecake tart is wonderfully decadent without being too sweet. Try this creating this recipe for your next morning or afternoon tea treat

Enjoy this indulgent blueberry sour cream crumble cake recipe for a delicious dessert. Served slightly warm with a dollop of yoghurt or freshly whipped cream

These mini lemon and blueberry muffins are little bites of sweet perfection! This recipe creates the perfect lunchbox filler or afternoon tea treat

The Fat Pigeon Café shares the recipe for their famous blueberry and white chocolate muffins. Serve with decadent white chocolate drizzled over the top and a dusting of icing sugar

These delicious bran and blueberry muffins are based on a recipe from the Dunedin School of Home Science Manual way back in the mid-1970s

Nici Wickes' blackberry loaf cake recipe has no frivolous icing or too-sweet fillings, it's just good, old-fashioned comfort food. Its straightforward unfussiness is so appealing - just like nana's baking

If you’ve never tried making pancakes with buttermilk, Nici Wickes' recipe is a must-try. It makes your pancakes wonderfully light and fluffy. Pair these gluten-free pancakes with blueberries for a match made in breakfast heaven

These deliciously sweet muesli, yoghurt and blueberry tarts are a creative way to use muesli and are a fantastic dessert recipe. Garnish with micro basil or fresh mint and enjoy

Start your day the right way with this breakfast bowl recipe! This dairy-free, gluten-free smoothie bowl owes its bright purple hue to vibrant blueberries. Try it for your breakfast!

Nici Wickes' blueberry oat slice is somehow chewy and crisp at the same time – it’s also irresistibly moreish

A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

My youngest child is a picky eater and I’m always trying to trick him into eating a balanced and nutritious meal. This is the ‘milkshake’ he loves at breakfast time, packed full of fruit and honest to goodness creaminess. I add vanilla ice cream, just to help convince him to drink it, but feel free to leave it out of your smoothie if you wish

A simple yet sweet meal that is perfect for your morning meal.

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.

Super-easy to prepare, these little almondy cakes can pretty much handle any seasonal fruit so feel free to be creative with what you have on hand. Recipes and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd. Gatherum Collectif.

A beautiful blueberry ripple runs through the middle of this cheesecake-inspired ice cream. Cheesecake fans be warned, this is addictive!

These icy treats not only look and taste amazing but are also really good for you; the vitamin C and antioxidants from the blueberries and lemon juice will help keep your immune system charging so you can enjoy your summer adventures. Recipe by Megan May.

Heavenly High Tea - Who said indulgent socials can't be healthy? These raw, vegan, gluten-free recipes from Maz Valcorza's whole food cafe Sadhana Kitchen are as nutritious as they are moreish - Fig and date scones with blueberry chia jam and coconut cream. Photography by Rodney Macuja/bauersyndication.com.au

Why eat raw? When raw food is heated above 45°C, the enzymes that help you absorb essential nutrients are destroyed, so enjoy these delicious "good for you" raw chia chocolate puddings. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

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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.

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

These ultra-comforting, sweet baked blueberry custards from Lee Holmes' book, Heal Your Gut, make the perfect guilt-free dessert or afternoon treat. They're made with only healthy ingredients, free of dairy or sugar.

Soft, fluffy, decadent coconut pancakes with sweet maple blueberries! Whip up and batch and enjoy with the family this weekend!

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

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

Treat yourself with this delightful blueberry shortcake - so easy to make and so delicious!

These blueberry and lemon creams are the ultimate no-fuss dessert.

Beautifully rich and creamy, these mini white chocolate and blueberry cheesecakes require no baking, and can be enjoyed cool straight from the fridge, dusted with a little coconut.

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.

These little treasures are perfect for a family treat or to finish up a night in with the girls. Top off this warm pastry with a rich blueberry sauce and whipped cream.

What could taste better together than berries, liqueur and mascarpone? This indulgent jelly is super easy to make and tastes just as good as it sounds.

This is a great sweet treat to take camping or on a picnic. It can also be sliced and toasted on a char-grill for breakfast.

These bite-sized sweet loaves are perfect with a pot of freshly brewed coffee for morning tea. Chewy apricots and juicy blueberries are swirled through a delicious golden slice with coconut and crunchy macadamias.

Smooth, creamy and fruity, there are few breakfasts more enjoyable than the humble bircher muesli. Full of wholegrain godness and topped with blueberries and yoghurt, this healthy breakfast is utterly delicious and will keep you fueled for the day.

Save money by making your own bircher muesli. If you soak the oats and apple juice overnight, you'll have breakfast ready to go in a flash!

A timeless recipe, blueberry muffins can be enjoyed any time of the day. Serve your muffins warm or cold with a thick spread of butter.

This easy-to-make, tangy white chocolate slice is given a nutritional boost with a topping of blueberries.

Golden and fluffy, these beautiful buttermilk scones are full of sweet juicy blueberries and crunchy pecans. Serve toasted with a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect morning tea.

Mike’s Top Tips: The yoghurt sorbet isn’t an instant dessert as it takes a while to freeze, so best to make it the day before you want to eat it. Try freezing this delicious sorbet in a metal container as the metal will act as a temperature conductor, freezing the sorbet twice as fast as […]

Who doesn't love ice-cream? This Italian-inspired cassata is packed with berries, pistachios, chocolate and Turkish delight. It will be a hit with all ages.

This gorgeously dense sweet loaf is packed full of fresh fruit and crunchy pecans and is wonderful served warm with a spread of butter.

Golden, fluffy and wonderfully sweet, these beautiful homemade blueberry muffins are drizzled with a blueberry sauce and topped with a dollop of creamy yoghurt to create a divine weekend breakfast dish.

These light and fluffy mini pancakes are a chocolate-lovers dream. The accompanying fresh blueberries ease some of the guilt factor!

Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.

Top of the morning! Treat mum to a healthy breakfast spread that’s sure to make her smile

Frozen blueberries may be replaced with other frozen or fresh berries. Note

Slices of flavoursome fruit loaf have almost no fat, while brioche and croissants are made with butter, which makes them very high in saturated fat. Note

Serve this at brekkie or tea with a hot cuppa or cold milk for the kids. Note

A delish recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch with your loved ones. You can add some lemon zest which goes very well with blueberries.

This is almost like a chutney in flavour; it’s tart and a little sweet and the juniper berries give a lovely, peppery, aniseed flavour.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note

Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Berries suitable to microwave. Note

Thick fruit toast and any other canned fruit can be used. Note

Mini loaf pans are available from major kitchen outlets, most supermarkets and department stores. If unavailable, you can use two 7 x 13cm loaf pans (bake about 35 minutes), or one 11 x 21cm loaf pan (bake about 45 minutes). Note

Berries give this breakfast an antioxidant punch. Honey has antibacterial properties, while the yoghurt’s active cultures help maintain your gut’s balance of good bacteria. Note

Equipment Knife; food processor; 12 x 1/2 cup capacity muffin fin and large paper cases (or use 12 x 1/2 cup capacity strong-sided paper cases and baking tray), teaspoon; silicone spatula wooden spoon. Note

Carefully separate eggs, making sure there is no trace of yolk in the egg white – egg white will not stiffen if it contains traces of egg yolk. Also, bowl and beaters must be clean and dry before beating egg white. If liquid seeps from the base, the meringue was either not cooked long enough […]

Save time: Use bought shortcrust pastry instead. Note