Blueberry Torte Squares

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
Super healthy blueberries star in this family-favorite dessert. Can't find fresh blueberries? Frozen work just as well. —Michele Raines, Lyndonville, New York

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, cream butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  2. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in blueberries and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
  5. Spoon topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 178 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.