Lemon Blueberry Finish

Oct 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Fresh blueberries tossed with lemon zest and vanilla sugar, for lemon, vanilla and cream cheese tops.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2.0 cups (300.0 g)fresh blueberries
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (2.0 g)finely grated lemon zest
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Rinse and dry the blueberries.
Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingertips until fragrant, then stir in the vanilla.
Toss the berries with the lemon sugar.
Spoon over the dessert just before serving.

Tips

Frozen blueberries work on a cheesecake if you add them frozen; they thaw in 20 minutes without bleeding much.
A spoonful of lemon curd under the berries makes it a lemon blueberry cake.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make lemon blueberry finish?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. The recipe makes tops one cake, 12 cupcakes or doughnuts, or a cheesecake.

How should I store lemon blueberry finish?

Best within a few hours; a finished dessert with fresh fruit keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Can I make lemon blueberry finish ahead?

Prepare the fruit up to 4 hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; add it just before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Fresh blueberries tossed with lemon zest and vanilla sugar, for lemon, vanilla and cream cheese tops.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

19 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

4.7g Carbs

0.2g Protein

3.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~228 cal · 1g fat · 56g carbs · 2g protein · 43g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.