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Modified: May 2, 2023 by Vee

Raspberry flavor pairings & recipes

To help you pick a new favorite raspberry recipe, I found ones with the best flavor pairings, from white chocolate to floral to lemon. I also organized them by meal type (breakfast, dinner, etc).

All of the recipes use fresh raspberries while they are in-season (not frozen, and not from jam or preserves).

Jump to:
  • Raspberry flavor
  • White chocolate
  • Lavender & rose
  • Lemon & lime
  • Rhubarb
  • Coffee
  • Breakfast
  • Salads & sides
  • Dinner
  • Drinks & cocktails
  • Desserts
  • DIY jams, sauces & more
  • Using up lots of raspberries
  • More resources

Raspberry flavor

Very ripe raspberries picked from the vine are incredibly sweet, the tiniest bit tart, and full of flavor. They also fall apart by the time you get them from your back yard into your house (speaking from experience!).

Raspberries found in the store are picked much earlier than that, to survive shipping. Earlier picking results in a tarter flavor. Raspberries are more tart than strawberries, but less tart than blackberries.

White chocolate

Tart raspberries wake up the creamy, mellow, sweetness of white chocolate. Most white chocolate is flavored with vanilla as well, giving an additional floral note to it that pairs incredibly well with the delicate floral aroma of raspberries.

White chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream recipe by House of Nash EAts
White chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream
White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones recipe by Broma Bakery
White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones
Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries recipe by Floating Kitchen
Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries
White chocolate raspberry mochas recipe by Yes to Yolks
White chocolate raspberry mochas
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars recipe by Sally's Baking Recipes
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars
Raspberry white hot chocolate recipe by Sugar Hero
Raspberry white hot chocolate

Lavender & rose

If you like the subtle floral flavor of raspberries, try pairing them with edible flowers. The combination will bring that flavor to the forefront. Lavender and roses work especially well, and lilacs could also be worth a try.

Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries recipe by Floating Kitchen
Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries
Meringue roulade with rose petals & raspberries recipe by Boulder Locavore
Meringue roulade with rose petals & raspberries
Rosewater raspberry jam by Recipes from a Pantry
Rosewater raspberry jam
Black raspberry lavender cobbler recipe by How Sweet Eats
Black raspberry lavender cobbler
White peach, rose, and raspberry sangria recipe by Heather Christo
White peach, rose, and raspberry sangria

Lemon & lime

If mouth-puckering tart flavor is your jam, give one of these recipes a try. Pairing already tart raspberries with lemons or limes will be sure to delight.

Raspberry lime bars recipe by Yes to Yolks
Raspberry lime bars
Raspberry limeade slushies recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Raspberry limeade slushies
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream
Raspberry lemonade recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Raspberry lemonade
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones recipe by Heather Christo
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones
Raspberry cake with lemon buttercream recipe by The View from Great Island
Raspberry cake with lemon buttercream
Raspberry lemonade yogurt popsicles recipe by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Raspberry lemonade yogurt popsicles
Raspberry lime curd recipe by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Raspberry lime curd

Rhubarb

Rhubarb & raspberry recipes are another tart-on-tart pairing worth a try. When raspberries and rhubarb are kept separate (like the scones or breakfast pastries below), you will get bites of sweet-tart raspberries, and others with sour-rhubarb.

When combined into a pie or syrup (etc), their flavors blend together and mellow each other out a bit (similar to strawberry-rhubarb pairings).

White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones recipe by Broma Bakery
White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones
Plum, rhubarb, and raspberry cardamom crisp recipe by the Bojon Gourmet
Plum, rhubarb, and raspberry cardamom crisp
Rhubarb and raspberry ice cream recipe by Supergolden Bakes
Rhubarb and raspberry ice cream
Rhubarb-raspberry cream cheese breakfast pastries recipe by Floating Kitchen
Rhubarb-raspberry cream cheese breakfast pastries
Rhubarb raspberry margaritas recipe by Heather Christo
Rhubarb raspberry margaritas

Coffee

Coffee, milk, and raspberries create a very balanced flavor. Coffee's bitterness is tamed by the milk (or cream), and raspberries add a sweet-tart flavor to liven it back up.

Raspberry mocha french vanilla overnight oats recipe by Boulder Locavore
Raspberry mocha french vanilla overnight oats
White chocolate raspberry mochas recipe by Yes to Yolks
White chocolate raspberry mochas
Iced raspberry lattes recipe by How Sweet Eats
Iced raspberry lattes
Raspberry coffee streusel muffins recipe by Floating Kitchen
Raspberry coffee streusel muffins

Breakfast

Raspberries are one of the best breakfast ingredients, in two different ways.

First, raspberries pair well with dairy like yogurt (or milk in coffee). The sweet-tart raspberries brighten up a plain yogurt or cream cheese, but are also balanced by dairy's creaminess.

Second, raspberries add pops of flavor to baked goods that can otherwise be just buttery & sweet.

Black raspberry muffins recipe by The View from Great Island
Black raspberry muffins
White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones recipe by Broma Bakery
White chocolate, raspberry and rhubarb scones
Raspberry mocha french vanilla overnight oats recipe by Boulder Locavore
Raspberry mocha french vanilla overnight oats
Dark chocolate raspberry sticky buns recipe by Broma Bakery
Dark chocolate raspberry sticky buns
Streusel-topped raspberry muffins recipe by House of Nash eats
Streusel-topped raspberry muffins
Berry yogurt parfait with granola & honey recipe by Salt & Lavender
Berry yogurt parfait with granola & honey
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream
Cinnamon sugar banana-pecan bread with raspberry butter recipe by Running to the Kitchen
Cinnamon sugar banana-pecan bread with raspberry butter
Fresh berry yogurt bark recipe by Jo Cooks
Fresh berry yogurt bark
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones recipe by Heather Christo
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones
Raspberry coffee streusel muffins recipe by Floating Kitchen
Raspberry coffee streusel muffins
Buttermilk waffles with rosé raspberry sauce recipe by Floating Kitchen
Buttermilk waffles with rosé raspberry sauce
Dark chocolate raspberry coffee cake recipe by Sally's Baking Recipes
Dark chocolate raspberry coffee cake
Raspberry macaroon granola recipe by Kitchen Sanctuary
Raspberry macaroon granola

Salads & sides

In salads and appetizers, raspberries add a pop of flavor, and pair incredibly well with creamy cheeses.

Honey raspberry brie crostini with basil oil recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Honey raspberry brie crostini with basil oil
Summer berry salad with grilled chicken recipe by Food Above Gold
Summer berry salad with grilled chicken
Raspberry vinaigrette recipe by Food Above Gold
Raspberry vinaigrette
Radicchio salad with raspberries, radishes, prosciutto, and raspberry-champagne vinaigrette by Recipe Runner
Radicchio salad with raspberries, radishes, prosciutto, and raspberry-champagne vinaigrette
Spinach berry salad with strawberry poppy seed dressing recipe by Carlsbad Cravings
Spinach berry salad with strawberry poppy seed dressing
Summer Cobb salad recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Summer Cobb salad

Dinner

A bland dinner is often fixed with the addition of an acid, like a splash of vinegar. Raspberries take on that role and create a very flavorful meal, even if their flavor isn't detectable.

Raspberry chipotle chicken curry recipe by Savory Spin
Raspberry chipotle chicken curry
Baked popcorn chicken with raspberry-jalapeno honey recipe by How Sweet Eats
Baked popcorn chicken with raspberry-jalapeno honey
Raspberry herb chicken-sausage patties recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Raspberry herb chicken-sausage patties
Pistachio crusted chicken with raspberry mustard sauce recipe by Wholesomelicious
Pistachio crusted chicken with raspberry mustard sauce
Raspberry pulled pork with onion rings recipe by No Spoon Necessary
Raspberry pulled pork with onion rings
Grilled fiery habanero apricot-raspberry BBQ ribs recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Grilled fiery habanero apricot-raspberry BBQ ribs

Drinks & cocktails

These drink recipes cover a little bit of everything: creamy milk & tart pairings as well as tart loving lemon and limeades.

Raspberry limeade slushies recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Raspberry limeade slushies
Peach raspberry iced tea recipe by Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt
Peach raspberry iced tea
White chocolate raspberry mochas recipe by Yes to Yolks
White chocolate raspberry mochas
Raspberry lemonade recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Raspberry lemonade
Iced raspberry lattes recipe by How Sweet Eats
Iced raspberry lattes
White peach, rose, and raspberry sangria recipe by Heather Christo
White peach, rose, and raspberry sangria
Raspberry white hot chocolate recipe by Sugar Hero
Raspberry white hot chocolate
Rhubarb raspberry margaritas recipe by Heather Christo
Rhubarb raspberry margaritas

Desserts

From classic chocolate-raspberry desserts and ripple ice creams, to bars, brownies, and banana breads. This recipe collection is sure to have a new favorite to offer (mine is the raspberry truffle s'mores tart).

Pies & tarts

Plum, rhubarb, and raspberry cardamom crisp recipe by the Bojon Gourmet
Plum, rhubarb, and raspberry cardamom crisp
No bake raspberry pie recipe by The Wooden Skillet
No bake raspberry pie
Raspberry truffle s'mores tart recipe by Yes to Yolks
Raspberry truffle s'mores tart
Raspberry cream pretzel hand pies recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Raspberry cream pretzel hand pies
Raspberry chocolate ganache tart (vegan) recipe by Minimalist Baker
Raspberry chocolate ganache tart (vegan)
Raspberry galette recipe by The View from Great Island
Raspberry galette
Chocolate raspberry almond truffle tart recipe by Sugar Hero
Chocolate raspberry almond truffle tart
Raspberry peach pie recipe by House of Nash Eats
Raspberry peach pie

Cakes & bars

Raspberry lime bars recipe by Yes to Yolks
Raspberry lime bars
Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries recipe by Floating Kitchen
Small batch no-bake white chocolate & lavender cheesecake, with raspberries
Triple berry tiramisu recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Triple berry tiramisu
Lemon raspberry bars recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Lemon raspberry bars
Raspberry sea salt brownies recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Raspberry sea salt brownies
Raspberry cake with lemon buttercream recipe by The View from Great Island
Raspberry cake with lemon buttercream
Dark chocolate chip raspberry banana bread recipe by Sally's Baking Recipes
Dark chocolate chip raspberry banana bread
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars recipe by Sally's Baking Recipes
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars
Honey almond cake with raspberries, orange, and pistachios recipe by Cookie + Kate
Honey almond cake with raspberries, orange, and pistachios

Mousse, meringue & curd

Chocolate pavlova with whipped cream & raspberries by Simply Recipes
Chocolate pavlova with whipped cream & raspberries
Raspberry cheesecake mousse recipe by Cooking Classy
Raspberry cheesecake mousse
Raspberry mousse recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Raspberry mousse
Raspberry meringue roll recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Raspberry meringue roll
Chocolate raspberry mousse cake recipe by Sugar Hero
Chocolate raspberry mousse cake
Raspberry lime curd recipe by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Raspberry lime curd

Frozen desserts

Rhubarb and raspberry ice cream recipe by Supergolden Bakes
Rhubarb and raspberry ice cream
Peach melba popsicles recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Peach melba popsicles
Cookies & cream raspberry ice cream recipe by Broma Bakery
Cookies & cream raspberry ice cream
Raspberry chocolate chip ice cream recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Raspberry chocolate chip ice cream
Raspberry champagne sorbet recipe by The View from Great Island
Raspberry champagne sorbet
Raspberry lemonade yogurt popsicles recipe by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Raspberry lemonade yogurt popsicles

DIY jams, sauces & more

Raspberry liqueur by Simply ?Recipes
Raspberry liqueur
Rosewater raspberry jam by Recipes from a Pantry
Rosewater raspberry jam
Raspberry-peach chipotle BBQ sauce recipe by Kevin is Cooking
Raspberry-peach chipotle BBQ sauce
Sour cherry & raspberry jam recipe by The Veg Space
Sour cherry & raspberry jam
Raspberry freezer jam recipe by Cooking Classy
Raspberry freezer jam
Chocolate raspberry jam recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Chocolate raspberry jam
Raspberry sauce recipe by Baking a Moment
Raspberry sauce

Using up lots of raspberries

All of these recipes user 1.5 cups (or more) of fresh raspberries. Since they don't last long, even in the fridge, I hope this is helpful. You can also see the section above (DIY Jams, sauces, and more) which all use a ton of fruit.

Chocolate pavlova with whipped cream & raspberries by Simply Recipes
Chocolate pavlova with whipped cream & raspberries
No bake raspberry pie recipe by The Wooden Skillet
No bake raspberry pie
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Raspberry lemon brioche rolls with whipped ricotta cream
Raspberry sea salt brownies recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Raspberry sea salt brownies
Black raspberry lavender cobbler recipe by How Sweet Eats
Black raspberry lavender cobbler
Raspberry chocolate ganache tart (vegan) recipe by Minimalist Baker
Raspberry chocolate ganache tart (vegan)
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones recipe by Heather Christo
Meyer lemon, raspberry, & coconut scones
Buttermilk waffles with rosé raspberry sauce recipe by Floating Kitchen
Buttermilk waffles with rosé raspberry sauce
Raspberry sauce recipe by Baking a Moment
Raspberry sauce
Raspberry mousse recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Raspberry mousse

More resources

  • Raspberry guide: everything you need to know
  • Monthly seasonal guides
  • Growing your own raspberries

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