Blueberry Torte Squares Recipe

By ezunich

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

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 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.

Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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.

Spoon topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into squares.
Yield: 2 dozen.