It’s that time of year again when British berries start appearing on hedgerows, market stalls and shop shelves. From tart raspberries to sweet strawberries, June to September are the best months to eat berries, which are otherwise imported from much further afield the rest of the year. Take advantage of the summer glut of British raspberries and make one of these simple desserts. The perfect way to round off a meal on a hot evening.
Looking for more berry-based inspiration? Try our round-up of strawberry-based bakes or mixed berry bakes.
Jane’s Patisserie’s White Chocolate Raspberry Scones
Reinvent your afternoon tea spread with Jane’s Patisserie’s fruity twist on a British classic, studded with fresh raspberries and white chocolate.
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Lemon and Raspberry Yoghurt Bundt with Raspberry Mascarpone Glaze
Topped with fresh raspberries and a lemon-spiked mascarpone glaze, this light summery Bundt is perfect for rounding off a summery gathering.
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Nadiya Hussain’s Raspberry Ice Cream Cake
Combining raspberry ice cream with a sponge cake is typical genius from baking queen, Nadiya Hussain. Freeze a seasonal glut of raspberries this summer and use them in this recipe all year round.
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Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pecan Brioche Bake
Whip up this easy brioche bake for a crowd-pleasing brunch dish or prep in advance and pop in the freezer for a low-effort weekend breakfast in the future.
Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake
Raspberries and chocolate make a decadent match in this rich, intense pudding-like cake. “Think of a mousse without fluffiness: this is dense but delicate with it”, says Nigella. Heaven.
White Chocolate, Cardamom and Raspberry Tart with a Pecan and Hazelnut Base
A crunchy pecan and hazelnut base, luxurious creamy centre and a tart lift from the raspberry, this decadent dessert also pairs white chocolate with cardamom for an exotic upgrade.
Meringue Roulade with Rose Petals and Fresh Raspberries
Nothing says summer quite like meringue topped with plenty of cream and fresh berries. Rather than a classic pavlova, we’re a fan of Ottolenghi’s roulade; deliciously marshmallowy meringue, filled with sweet mascarpone and raspberries, and topped with more berries, rose petals and pistachios. A real showstopper.
Almond Polenta Cake with Raspberries
This beautiful almond polenta cake with juicy bursts of tart raspberry is the perfect gluten-free dessert.
