Frozen blueberries make these seasonal treats the bakers' choice for ease, availability, and customer appeal for delicious holiday goodies.
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
4 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) blueberries, divided
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
Using 1 tablespoon of the butter, grease a 1-1/2 quart microwaveable round baking dish or bowl and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon sugar; set aside. In a large microwaveable dish, toss 2 cups blueberries and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Cover loosely with clear plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH (100% POWER) until blueberries are tender, about 4 minutes. In the container of a food processor, combine cooked blueberries, flour, yogurt, vanilla and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; process until smooth. Add eggs; pulse to blend. Pour mixture into the reserved buttered dish; stir in remaining 2 cuts blueberries. Cover dish loosely with plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH until set in the center, 12 to 14 minutes. Prick plastic wrap to release steam; cover dish with a large plate and let stand 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover and remove plastic wrap; invert pudding onto a serving plate. Serve warm with additional vanilla yogurt, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings
Credit: U. S. Highbush Blueberry Council, c/o Thomas J. Payne Market Development, www.blueberrytech.org.
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