Raspberry Recipes
Home-grown raspberries - especially those from Scotland - are a real delight: plump, juicy, packed with flavour. Enjoy them at their best in these mouthwatering recipes...
Serves 6A Summer Trifle with Raspberries and Raspberry Puree
No cooking here - just an assembly job involving ready-made custard, trifle sponges and a few other magic ingredients. You'll end up with a trifle that will be loved by everyone!
Serves 6-8A Terrine of Summer Fruits
Juicy, jewel-like summer berries encased in a raspberry jelly – what could be more refreshing on a summer’s day when entertaining? Make it in advance and serve it with cream or, for a truly low-fat option, as it is.
Serves 6Summer Fruit Millefeuille
Who can resist such a stunning dessert? To make life easier you can use bought pastry but it's well worth making Delia's quick flaky pastry as it has a wonderful depth of flavour. Use any summer berries you like.
All-in-one Sponge Cake with Raspberry and Mascarpone Cream
As the title says, this cake is just made in one bowl to the time-honoured all-in-one creaming method. Add fresh raspberries and mascarpone cream for a really summery treat!
Serves 6Raspberry Crumble
Raspberries may not be the obvious choice for a crumble, but their sharpness perfectly offsets the sweetness and texture of the topping. Give it a go!
Serves 8Pecan Shortbreads with Raspberries and Raspberry Puree
Instead of making a classic crème pâtissière why not cheat and use a mixture of bought fresh custard and crème fraîche? Then make your shortbreads, add some fruit and puree and you have one of the most impressive-looking desserts imaginable!
Serves 6Summer Fruit Brulee
Want to know how to get the thinnest, crunchiest crust on your brûlée? Delia's shares a chef's secret tip and creates a fruity summery dessert that will soon become a firm favourite.
Serves 1Raspberry Shortcake Crumble
This is what I suppose I should call a 'master recipe' as it can be varied in endless ways. Raspberries are perhaps the nicest filling, but you could also use rhubarb, gooseberry or dried apricots and almonds. An alternative topping to the one I have
Serves 8Cranachan with Caramelised Oatmeal & Raspberry Sauce
Cream, raspberries and toasted oatmeal drenched in whisky: what a combination! Perfect for Hogmanay, St Andrew's Day, Burns Night or any other excuse.
Serves 6English Summer Pudding
This must be one of the greatest desserts ever, with juicy, ripe fruit soaking through the bread to give a spoonful of paradise!
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