These Raspberry Desserts Are a Delicious Combo of Sweet and Tart

Whether you’re craving cool sorbet, fudgy cake, or juicy pie, these raspberry dessert recipes will satisfy every sweet tooth.

Lemon-Cream Pavlova with Berries

Fresh raspberries are in peak season from spring through late summer but you can find them on grocery store shelves year round. This collection of raspberry desserts pairs the juicy berries with chocolate, lemon, vanilla, and other sweet flavors. Each raspberry dessert recipes showcases the fruit in a creative and delicious way. Here you'll find raspberry brownies, cakes, pies, cookies, and more.

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Double-Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie

Double-Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie
Karla Conrad

Chocolate and raspberries are one of the most decadent dessert pairings, and this thick, creamy double-chocolate pie hits all the right notes. Bittersweet chocolate, mascarpone, and powdered sugar make up the filling for this raspberry dessert, while the fresh fruit is mixed with jam for a glossy, delicious topping. Complete this over-the-top dessert with a whipped white chocolate topping.

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Raspberry Eclairs

Raspberry Eclairs
Andy Lyons

You can make this raspberry dessert all year long–when fresh berries are out of season, just sub in frozen! Whichever you choose, the raspberries get blended up and cooked with whipping cream and milk to make a light, fluffy éclair filling. When you’re looking to impress, this is definitely the best raspberry dessert recipe for wowing guests.

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Raspberry-Peach Clafouti

Raspberry-Peach Clafouti in white bowl
Karla Conrad

Why pick just one summer fruit when you can have two? Raspberries team up with peaches in this light baked dessert for double the juicy, fruity flavor. Though it definitely fits in the raspberry dessert category, you could also serve it in the morning alongside eggs and bacon for a show stopping brunch.

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Raspberry-Apple Kuchen with Warm Cream Sauce

Raspberry-Apple Kuchen with Warm Cream Sauce
Blaine Moats

Though summer is all about fresh berries, plenty of desserts with raspberries can transition into fall, too. This craveable kuchen just does that, mixing the berries with fresh-sliced apples, cinnamon, and pie spice. If you really want to push the fall flavors with just a hint of summer, serve with a warm eggnog sauce drizzled on top.

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Raspberry Fudge Pudding Cake

Raspberry Fudge Pudding Cake
Blaine Moats

When you just need a few servings of something sweet, turn to this simple raspberry dessert recipe. It only makes six servings, which is great for a special weeknight or Sunday dinner dessert. This chocolate-raspberry cake is also best served fresh from the oven with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of ice cream.

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Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Cakes

Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Cakes recipe drizzle wire rack
Blaine Moats

These individual chocolate cakes have a surprise inside–fresh raspberries! These fudgy cakes bake in muffin cups so they’re easy to prep and share. Top with an ultra-rich chocolate truffle icing for a grown-up version of chocolate cupcakes.

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Raspberry Fudgy Brownies

Raspberry Fudgy Brownies
Karla Conrad

Gooey, fudgy, and topped with fresh berries–this raspberry dessert has almost everything, and it’s easy to make too! Combine the brownie ingredients in jars, then place in your slow cooker to “bake.” They’ll stay moist and super rich, great for topping with fudge sauce, ice cream, and raspberries.

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Raspberry Pie with Chambord

Raspberry Pie with Chambord
Scott Little

You aren’t likely to find any other raspberry desserts with more fresh fruit than this delicious pie. The filling uses five full cups of raspberries, tossed in sugar and Chambord (a black raspberry liqueur). As it bakes, it turns into a super juicy, sweet, slightly tart pie that’s at its best with a simple whipped cream topping to finish it off.

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Baked Raspberry Custards

custard
Marty Baldwin

Tasty raspberry desserts don’t have to be complicated, and this one keeps it ultra simple. With just five ingredients (plus a few extra raspberries for garnish), you can whip up these silky, creamy custard cups. They’re at their best when they’ve had time to chill in the fridge, so it’s a great make-ahead dessert for a special occasion.

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Chocolate-Raspberry Drops

Chocolate-Raspberry Drops on parchment paper
Brie Passano

Kick up chocolate chip cookies with the addition of frozen raspberries. Frozen is actually better than fresh for this recipe, because fresh berries are a little too delicate to mix into cookie dough without breaking. But this raspberry dessert still has plenty of sweetness and tart flavor, plus a gorgeous swirl of color from the berries.

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Raspberry Sorbet

Raspberry Sorbet
Karla Conrad

Light, refreshing sorbet is just what you need on a hot summer day. You’ll only need four ingredients (plus water), and a little patience to wait for this sorbet to freeze. Once it’s ready, it’s also a gorgeous light pink color that will make everyone want to dive in spoon-first.

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Pomegranate-Raspberry Bars

Pomegranate-Raspberry Bars
Blaine Moats

Hello, red! These chewy raspberry and pomegranate bars are a slightly tart blend of two tasty red fruits. This recipe calls for topping off the bars with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, but you could always swap in berries to bring out the flavor of this raspberry dessert.

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Spiked Raspberry-Lemonade Cupcakes

Spiked Raspberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
Jason Donnelly

Turn a popular summer drink into a yummy raspberry dessert. These cupcakes have a mix of lemon juice and raspberry liqueur in the batter, creating a swirl of warm-weather flavors. Top with a creamy raspberry frosting, fresh berries, and a lemon wedge for a cute presentation.

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Raspberry and Rhubarb Swiss Roll

Raspberry and Rhubarb Swiss Roll
Blaine Moats

This gorgeous Swiss roll is a stunning raspberry dessert. To make polka dots in the cake, tint some of the batter pink, then pipe circles onto a baking pan, and smooth the rest of the batter on top. It’ll look beautiful once it’s rolled up with a raspberry puree and cream filling!

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Lemon-Cream Pavlova with Berries

Lemon-Cream Pavlova with Berries

A homemade lemon curd is the base for the fluffy filling in this dessert with raspberries. Pile it high on top of a crisp meringue shell and finish with crunchy chopped pistachios and plenty of fresh raspberries.

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