18 Raspberry Recipes to Put Your Summer Bounty to Good Use

Raspberries are the perfect combination of tart and sweet. These little juicy berries are packed with flavor so, much like strawberries or blueberries, they make a great addition to salads, summer fruit desserts or breakfast dishes. If you find yourself loaded with a bounty of fresh raspberries, tuck a few away in your freezer and then use the rest up with these fun ideas. Whether you turn them into homemade jam or fresh curd, there are tons of ways to put this delicious berry to good use. If you need a place to start, try cheesecake. Cheesecake is known for being sweet and indulgent, so raspberries make the perfect topping. They’re fruity, juicy and acidic, so their bright flavor perfectly offsets the sweetness of the cake. This recipe uses both fresh raspberries and jam to make an irresistible topping.

If you’re looking for an easy mocktail to sip on a sunny day, look no further than this raspberry ginger ale. A club soda base gets jazzed up with flavorful additions like peeled ginger, lemon juice and cane sugar. Fresh, ripe raspberries work double time as a gorgeous garnish and fruity flavor enhancer.

Whether you enjoy it sweet or savory, fried dough is always a winning treat. These fritters pair the soft, crispy dough with a raspberry glaze—the tartness of the raspberries perfectly offsets the fattiness of the dried dough balls. Orange zest helps add bright, citrusy flavor to the crunchy balls.

Every morning is better when it starts off with French toast, and we love that this recipe can be made a few days in advance. The tartness of the raspberries helps balance out the sweet decadence of the French toast, so every bite is packed with fruity flavor. Serve with confectioner’s sugar and warm maple syrup.