30 Raspberry Recipes For Peak Season
Lemon Poppy Seed And Raspberry Tart. (Recipes and text by Michelle Rabin. Produced by Aimee Nishitoba. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food Styling by Ashley Denton. Prop Styling by Christine Hanlon.)
Raspberries are starting to peak across Canada, which means it's time to start thinking of all the amazing ways you can use them. From rustic pies to elegant desserts topped with fresh whipped cream to crafty cocktails and more—here are all our favourite raspberry recipes that highlight the delicate flavour of this ruby fruit.
Lemon Poppy Seed And Raspberry Tart
"This tart is made with a shortbread crust and a bright raspberry filling— making it half cookie, half pie and 100 percent delicious. Sturdy enough to hold in your hand yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, this dessert will impress any guest." Get Michelle Rabin's lemon poppy seed and raspberry tart recipe.
Raspberry Pie
Break out your inner baking star: try this crowd-pleasing raspberry pie with a lattice crust to give it a beautiful and rustic edge. Get this raspberry pie recipe.
Raspberry Cordial
A homegrown alternative to lemonade, this summery drink works just as well with frozen raspberries as fresh. Get this raspberry cordial recipe.
Sangria Granita
An adults-only sweet treat to help cool you down on a warm summer evening. And best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to make. Use fresh or thawed raspberries—whatever you have on-hand will work! Get this sangria granita recipe.
Raspberry-Cream Tart
This elegant pie is packed with fresh raspberries and chilled pastry cream. Get this raspberry-cream tart recipe.
No-Bake Raspberry Trifle
Bust out your best novelty glassware: This no-bake trifle recipe from the 1990s remains unchanged and as delicious as ever. Get our no-bake raspberry trifle recipe.
Gluten-Free Raspberry And Almond Muffins
Fresh raspberries and thick yogurt keep these g-free muffins extra moist. Get this gluten-free raspberry and almond muffins recipe.
Peach-Raspberry Pandowdy
Filled with juicy peach wedges and rosy raspberries, this pandowdy (an American dessert dating back to the 19th century) is a cozy, sweet treat. Get this peach-raspberry pandowdy recipe.
Homemade Semifreddo With Pistachio, Raspberries And Mint Leaves
Similar to ice cream, a semifreddo is a creamy frozen dessert. Ideal for making ahead, it’s packed with raspberries and chunks of chocolate for a glamorous and refreshing finish to a rich meal. Get our homemade semifreddo with pistachio, raspberries and mint recipe.
Raspberry-Basil Mojito
Basil syrup and muddled raspberries add a fresh spin to this summer classic. Get our raspberry-basil mojito recipe.
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
By incorporating the fruit sauce into the batter to form elegant swirls, these bars are perfect no-mess treats. Get this raspberry swirl cheesecake bars recipe.
Raspberry Charlotte
All wrapped up with a ribbon, this raspberry cream-filled dessert brings sweetness and style to the dessert table. Get this raspberry charlotte recipe.
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Top our three-ingredient frozen yogurt with crushed raspberries and pistachios. Get this recipe for vanilla frozen yogurt.
Raspberry-Margarita Sorbet
An extra-summery take on a classic cocktail, packed with tart raspberries. Get this raspberry-margarita sorbet recipe.
Very Berry Galette
Use the season’s juiciest gems in this gorgeous free-form galette. Rustic and elegant, it’s the dessert of summer—any way you slice it. Get this very berry galette recipe.
No-Bake Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake
Creamy, colourful and citrusy, this mascarpone cheesecake is a surefire summer hit. Add raspberries for a sweet, fruity finish. Get this no-bake lemon mascarpone cheesecake recipe.
Ginger-Berry Cookies And Cream Trifle
This dessert was inspired by English trifle, but we riffed on the classic to make it easier and a bit more contemporary. Get this ginger-berry cookies and cream trifle recipe.
Jumbleberry Freezer Jam
This 20-minute freezer jam—made with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries—is perfect for spreading, topping and baking with. Try it in our jumbleberry tartlets recipe, or whip up a batch for the winter, when a fresh berry jam will taste like gold. Get this jumbleberry freezer jam recipe.
Raspberry Freezer Jam
This classic recipe bursts with berry freshness. It's so delicious, you'll want to eat it right out of the jar. Get this raspberry freezer jam recipe.
Peanut Butter And Raspberry Jam Chia Yogurt Parfait
A make-ahead breakfast that's easy to grab when you're in a hurry and need to run out the door. Packed with protein and fresh fruit, this chia parfait is a great way to start the day. Get our peanut butter and raspberry jam chia yogurt parfait recipe.
Raspberry And Streusel Coffee Cake
Pockets of raspberries brighten up this decadent coffee cake, perfect with your morning cup of joe. Get this raspberry streusel coffee cake recipe.
Raspberry And Mango Swirl Paletas
These pretty paletas are made by alternating layers of fruit purée and stirred Greek yogurt. Get this Raspberry And Mango Swirl Paletas recipe.
French Toast Sandwiches With Raspberry Cream
This filled french toast is baked, not fried, leaving you lots of time to enjoy your brunch guests. Get the recipe for French toast sandwiches with raspberry cream recipe.
Vegan Berry Pavlovas
Stunning and spring fresh, this is what eating a cloud must taste like. Get our vegan berry pavlovas recipe.
Raspberry And Basil Créme Brûlée
The creamy centre of this créme brûlée is filled with ripe raspberries, making the decadent dessert staple even more heavenly. Get this Raspberry And Basil Créme Brûlée recipe.
Ballymaloe Almond Tarts With Raspberries
These berry-filled mini tarts are wonderful with a cup of tea or as a little after-dinner sweet. Get this Ballymaloe almond tarts with raspberries recipe.
Raspberry Pavlova Cupcakes
These mini pavlovas make a light but still decadent dessert. Get this raspberry pavlova cupcakes recipe.
Raspberry-Rhubarb Compote
Serve this sweet-tart compote with yogurt for breakfast, or over a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream after dinner. Get this raspberry-rhubarb compote recipe.
Frozen Raspberry Meringue Cake
You'll love this light and fluffy make-ahead dessert. Get Giada De Laurentiis' frozen raspberry meringue cake recipe.
White Sangria Jellies
These sangria jellies will add some fun to the dessert course—but they can also be made without alcohol. Get this white sangria jellies recipe.
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