Blueberry Torte Squares

This is from Taste of Home, Healthy Cooking. Super-healthy blueberries star in this soon-to-be family favorite. Can't find fresh blueberries? Frozen work just as well.

• Ready In: 34 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 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 mixing bowl, cream butter and 2 T sugar. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. 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.
4. Spoon topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into squares.