23 raspberry recipes

When are raspberries in season?

Figs will be available for most of the year from the supermarket, due to being grown in hot climates, but the UK fig season runs from May-September, with July and August being the optimum raspberry-picking months. Pick them when their skin is dark and they are plump.

Raspberry recipes

Raspberry chocolate pots

Tart raspberries pair perfectly with silky dark chocolate in this incredibly simple dessert.

Raspberry roulade

Fresh, juicy raspberries and crunchy hazelnuts feature in Ravneet Gill's light and refreshing roulade, offering a dessert that’s perfect for summer.

Raspberry and vanilla cheesecake pots

Juicy, tart raspberries really cut through the creamy soft cheese filling in these mini cheesecake pots, while toasted oats add great crunch.

Raspberry ripple ice cream

This recipe puts fruity raspberries to great work. There’s no need for an ice cream machine here, so it's super simple to make, too. Pour over a glass of sherry for an extra special treat.

Raspberry cake

Check out this easy traybake recipe with sweet raspberries and creamy custard, a perfect teatime treat. Long-life custard is a bit more stable and usually thicker than fresh, so it's good for baking into cakes.

Raspberry gin

Make the most of raspberries as they come into season with this simple yet impressive fruity infusion – the perfect refresher at a summer drinks party.

Raspberry daiquiri

Fresh raspberries give this twist on a classic cocktail its bright red colour and juicy flavour. Along with lots of lime juice and white rum, they make a fruity, refreshing cocktail that's perfect for summer.

Raspberry and milk chocolate cheesecake

Who doesn’t love cheesecake? This chocolate and raspberry version makes a really indulgent dessert and is a great way to use up raspberries while they're in season.

Raspberry meringue pie

We've given lemon meringue pie an update with this raspberry version. It's easy to make but looks really impressive. Plus, you can make it ahead, making it perfect for a dinner party dessert.

Raspberry, coconut and banana muffins

Try our recipe for low-fat raspberry muffins with banana and coconut. This recipe is super quick and easy to make, and it comes in under 160 calories per serving, a great mid-morning snack.

Raspberry tart

This recipe for raspberry and redcurrant crostata is an easy pud to make to please a crowd and it looks fantastic too. Plus, it's under 300 calories per serving. Taste the redcurrants for sweetness, and sprinkle over more or less icing sugar, depending on how tart they are.

The best victoria sponge

This cake benefits from fresh raspberries and raspberry jam in its filling – and we think it's the finest version of the classic bake that we've ever tried.

Raspberry and white chocolate blondies

Cooking the butter until nutty and golden gives these blondies the edge before they’ve even made it to the oven. Scatter in raspberries to cut through the creamy white chocolate.

Raspberry and rosewater kulfi

Whizz up raspberries and fold through a mixture of caramelised milk and condensed milk, along with rosewater, to make this Indian ice cream.

Raspberry and chocolate brownie cakes

Gooey and indulgent, chocolate brownies don’t need to be so square. These ones have added raspberries to lift the rich choc and are made in a muffin tin.

Raspberry and pistachio linzer tart

This delicious raspberry and pistachio linzer tart takes a while to make but it is well worth the effort. It looks fantastic and is the perfect jammy treat to go alongside a cup of tea.

Raspberry and white chocolate macarons

They’re a bit of a labour of love, but macarons aren’t that difficult to make and everybody will think you are a genius. The powdered egg white gives you a crisp light finish and the raspberry and white chocolate flavours make them the perfect afternoon tea treat.

Baked raspberry cheesecake

We know you love this classic recipe – it's been one of our most popular recipes for years! The fresh raspberries cut through the rich body of the cheesecake really well. A really indulgent dessert, baked cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser.

Raspberry and cardamom Swedish buns

Try our version of delicious filled buns inspired by classic Scandinavian baking. Made with a brioche-style dough and filled with raspberries, the family will love them.

Raspberry and peach trifle

Peaches and raspberries make the best fruit trifles. Shop-bought cake makes this classic pud so easy, and individual desserts always look impressive.

Raspberry and lemon flapjacks

Flapjacks make the best after-school or mid-afternoon treat. With a delicious layer of raspberries, these fruity versions are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Raspberry red velvet angel cake

Raspberries get blitzed into a purée and folded through the batter of this hybrid of angel cake and red velvet cake. An easy-to-follow method means this cake can be made by everyone. Decorate with a delicious meringue frosting.

Raspberry ripple marshmallows

If you've never made marshmallows before then this is a great recipe to try. We love the rich raspberry ripple, which is easy to achieve. Make for a gift, afternoon tea or a dinner-party dessert.