Our Blueberry Surprise is a simple dessert that packs a punch of flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick treat or a party dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 stick margarine
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
Baking Instructions
- Mix ingredients and press 2/3 mixture in bottom of square baking dish.
- (A bowl that has the same diameter top and bottom may be used, 1 1/2 to 2-quart size.)
Calorie: 210
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Blueberry Surprise Saga
So, there I was, standing in my kitchen, ready to conquer the world. Or, at least, conquer this recipe for Blueberry Surprise. You see, my mom had made this dish for years, and she always made it look so easy. But let me tell you, friends, it’s not as simple as she made it seem. You’ll soon see why it’s aptly named the “surprise.”
The Unassuming Ingredients
The ingredients for this masterpiece are pretty straightforward: 1 stick of margarine, 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Yes, you heard right, granulated sugar. Not powdered, not brown, not even raw cane. Good old-fashioned, granulated sugar. The kind that crunches delightfully between your teeth and is known to form close bonds with your dentist!
The Great Mixing Adventure, Minus the Adventure
The first step was to mix these ingredients. Now, this might sound simple, but it’s here that things started to get a bit… interesting. You see, the recipe says to press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a square baking dish. But what if your baking dish is more of a rectangle? Or, heaven forbid, a circle? After a brief existential crisis over the shape of my baking dish, I decided to go rogue and use a bowl. Yes, a bowl! One that has the same diameter top and bottom, 1 1/2 to 2-quart size. I felt like a rebel.
The Humble Crumb
The graham cracker crumbs were, in my opinion, the unsung heroes of this dish. They added that sweet, crunchy foundation that was so crucial to the Blueberry Surprise. As I was pressing the crumbs into the bowl, I found myself wondering, “Who was this Graham fellow, and why did he decide to make crackers?” But I digress.
The Margarine Mishap
Then came the margarine. Now, I don’t know about you, but I always found it amusing that margarine is often called “butter’s cousin.” It’s like the understudy that’s always waiting in the wings, ready to step in at a moment’s notice. But let me tell you, margarine definitely held its own in this recipe. It added a richness that was truly surprising. However, as I was adding the margarine, I accidentally dropped the entire stick in the bowl. Let’s just say, it took some serious fishing to retrieve it.
The Sugar Situation
Finally, the sugar. Now, I’ve always had a bit of a sweet tooth, so I was more than a little excited to add the granulated sugar to the mix. But, have you ever tried to measure out exactly 1/4 cup of sugar? It’s like trying to herd cats. Sugar was flying everywhere! I think I might still be finding grains of it in random places around my kitchen.
The Final Act
After all the ingredients were mixed and pressed into the bowl, it was time to sit back and wait for the magic to happen. As I looked at my creation, I couldn’t help but laugh. It was a bit of a mess, but it was my mess. And you know what? It turned out to be pretty darn delicious.
So, there you have it, my friends. The saga of the Blueberry Surprise. It was a journey filled with laughter, a few mishaps, and a lot of sugar. But in the end, it was all worth it. Because I learned something important: cooking isn’t about perfection. It’s about having fun and making something delicious. And it’s always, always, a surprise.
