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, crafty cocktails and more — here are all our favourite raspberry recipes that highlight the delicate flavour of this ruby fruit.
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.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Meringue may spend a long time in the oven, but the wait is worth it for the perfectly crackled outside and sweet, chewy centre! It can be made in individual-sized nests, a large wreath (see above) or a single circular mound, depending on how you'd like to serve it. Whipped cream and fresh fruit bring it all together. Get this Almond Meringue Pavlova recipe.
Photo, Eric Putz.A homegrown alternative to lemonade, this summery drink works just as well with frozen raspberries as fresh. Get this Raspberry Cordial recipe.
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.
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food Styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.This elegant pie is packed with fresh raspberries and chilled pastry cream. Get this Raspberry-Cream Tart recipe.
Photo, James Tse.Bust out your best novelty glassware: This no-bake trifle recipe from the 1990s remains unchanged and as delicious as ever. Get our Raspberry Trifle recipe.
Cake design by Brooke Cowitz, Produced by Chantal Braganza and Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari, Food Styling by Michelle Lucas LarvingFresh raspberries and thick yogurt keep these g-free muffins extra moist. Get this Gluten-Free Raspberry And Almond Muffins recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)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.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.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 recipe.
Basil syrup and muddled raspberries add a fresh spin to this summer classic. Get our Raspberry-Basil Mojito recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.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.
All wrapped up with a ribbon, this raspberry cream-filled dessert brings sweetness and style to the dessert table. Get this Raspberry Charlotte recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Top our three-ingredient frozen yogurt with crushed raspberries and pistachios. Get this recipe for Vanilla Frozen Yogurt.
An extra-summery take on a classic cocktail, packed with tart raspberries. Get this Raspberry-Margarita Sorbet recipe.
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.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.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.
Photo, Roberto CarusoThis 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 recipe.
Photo, Angus Fergusson.This 20-minute freezer jam is perfect for spreading, topping and baking with. Try it in our Jumbleberry Tartlets, or whip up a batch for the winter, when a fresh berry jam will taste like gold. Get this Jumbleberry Jam recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Pockets of raspberries brighten up this decadent coffee cake, perfect with your morning cup of joe. Get this Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake.
Photo, Erik Putz.These pretty paletas are made by alternating layers of fruit purée and stirred Greek yogurt. Get this Raspberry And Mango Swirl Paletas recipe.
Raspberry And Mango Swirl PaletasThis 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.
Photo, James Tse.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.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.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.
Photo, Sian Richards.These mini pavlovas make a light but still decadent dessert. Get this Raspberry Pavlova Cupcakes recipe.
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.
Photo, Sian Richards.You'll love this light and fluffy make-ahead dessert from Giada De Laurentiis. Get this Frozen Raspberry Meringue Cake.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.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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