Make These 15 Raspberry Recipes for a Sweeter Summer

By Kelly Vaughan
Mike Krautter
A basket of plump red raspberries makes a pretty perfect summer snack. But these mighty little berries are also ripe and ready for crumbles, cakes, cobblers, quick breads, and more.
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Kate Sears

Delicious eaten straight out of hand, raspberries are also perfect sprinkled over yogurt and cereal or added to desserts, especially when paired with chocolate and cream. Raspberries have a delicate texture and unforgettable fragrance. They're also a healthy source of fiber and vitamin C. As well as the familiar red raspberry, keep an eye out for black and golden varieties.

Raspberries are in their peak season from late July to early October. Look for plump, firm, and fragrant berries, free of their hulls. Store raspberries uncovered, in the refrigerator in a single layer on a paper-towel-lined plate for two to three days. Rinse just before using. 

Fresh raspberries arrive just in time for lots of summery recipes. Crumbles, crisps, and cobblers immediately come to mind when we think about ways to serve up juicy, sweet berry fillings. This Gooseberry-Raspberry Crumble highlights the very best of raspberries while pairing them with an unexpected fruit—gooseberries, which are tart like rhubarb. However, you don't need to just make desserts with raspberries. Keep in simple with recipes like Raspberry Applesauce with Chia and Raspberry Honey.

If you really want to make heads turn, bake this Raspberry and Chocolate-Hazelnut Crepe Cake. It has layer upon layer of delicious raspberry flavor and will certainly feed a dinner party crowd. If you're looking for recipes that fit the bill of backyard barbecue, a Peach-and-Raspberry Oat Cobbler and this Raspberry Mascarpone Tart stunner (it's easier than it looks!) hit the mark. Next time you get a little too excited at the farm and end up with an abundance of raspberries, you'll know what to do!

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Raspberry Mascarpone Tart

Mike Krautter
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This tart looks stunning but is actually easy as pie to make (hello frozen puff pastry!). Using the seeds from vanilla beans is key to getting an indulgent, true vanilla flavor in the mascarpone cream filling.

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Raspberry Cobbler

Marcus Nilsson
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The jammy, intensely fruity base of this raspberry cobbler—which packs in five whole cups of berries—is balanced by a light, sweet biscuit topping.

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Raspberry and Chocolate-Hazelnut Crepe Cake

Ryan Liebe
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Talk about a showstopper. Thin crepes are stacked on top of layers of the ultimate sweet tooth filling—Nutella, white and bittersweet chocolate, and seedless raspberry jam. This crepe cake tastes as amazing as it looks.

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Biscuit-Jelly Roll with Rhubarb and Raspberries

Yuki Sugiura
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Not your grandma's biscuit. This jelly-rolled dough is a fun twist on a comforting southern staple. Eat it for breakfast or dessert or really whenever you want (who are we to tell you when to indulge?).

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Pressure-Cooker Raspberry Upside-Down Cake

Marcus Nilsson
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Remember that Instant Pot you got for the holidays? Now's the time to break it out! This recipe uses a pint of fresh raspberries, their sweet syrups sinks throughout the whole cake so you get plenty of berry flavor in every bite.

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Gooseberry-Raspberry Crumbles

Mike Krautter
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These easy-going individual desserts will be a conversation starter, perhaps because most people haven't had gooseberries before. Their tartness is offset by the raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Peach-and-Raspberry Oat Cobbler

Kate Mathis
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Serve this cobbler at room temperature with a dollop of raspberry sorbet or vanilla ice cream on the side for a sweet-as-a-peach finish that the family will love.

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Fast Raspberry Scones

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Fresh raspberries bring lots of juicy flavor—and vivid color—to these 30-minute scones.

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Raspberry Honey

Chris Simpson
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So simple yet so effective. Infuse honey with raspberry flavor by simmering the two together, then straining. The subtle fruity flavor and peachy-pink color is an absolute delight on toast and in tea.

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Chocolate-Raspberry Cake

Con Poulos
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Luscious and luxurious, this cake is date-night material (or just make it to treat yourself). It has both fresh raspberries and Chambord, a raspberry liqueur, for grown-up, fruity flavor.

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Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake

Sang An
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Fanciful swirls of fresh raspberry puree dress up this classic graham cracker-crust cheesecake.

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Pear-and-Raspberry Baked French Toast

Julia Gartland
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Getting breakfast on the table any day of the week can be a challenge, so make it ahead! Rich brioche absorbs the vanilla custard, succulent pears, and juicy raspberries while it sits overnight. All you have to do day of is bake it for an hour—and wait to dig in.

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Coconut-Raspberry Breakfast Pudding

Chris Simpson
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Coconut milk makes this creamy rice pudding vegan, and adds sweet, tropical flavor to boot. Plus vitamin C-rich raspberries, wholegrains, and maple syrup keep it healthy.

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Raspberry-Almond Crisp

Chris Simpson
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A gluten-free topping made with sliced almonds and oats makes for the easiest, most delicious crisp ever. This dessert can be served room temperature making it just right for a casual summer cookout.

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Raspberry Applesauce With Chia

Kate Mathis
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This applesauce takes about an hour to cook but it's mostly hands-off time so you're able to sit back, relax, and pop a handful of fresh raspberries in your mouth while you wait. 

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