26 delicious recipes and clever ways to use in season blackberries
There's so many things to make with this seasonal fruit.
Blackberry season is practically here (late summer to early autumn) and if you've spotted a few bramble bushes on your walk and want to try making something with your foraged berries, these recipes are some of our favourites. If you do choose to forage blackberries, read our ultimate guide on what to do and what to avoid.
From a blackberry brioche bun to a blackberry tiramisu, we've got loads of inspo to make something extraordinary with blackberries.
Bramble Queen of puddings
Doesn't this dessert look gorgeous? It's a sponge base topped with seasonal blackberries and finished with a crunchy meringue layer! Delicious.
Recipe: Bramble Queen of puddings
Blackberry brioche buns
The perfect weekends start with pastry and we think these adorable blackberry brioche buns with a custard centre would make anyone happy!
Recipe: Blackberry brioche buns
Coconut and Blackberry Cheesecake
Using ricotta and yogurt creates a delicious, healthier version of traditional cheesecake.
Frozen blackberry tiramisu
Definitely not a traditional recipe but equally delicious. Use in season blackberries for the best taste and fresh lemon zest for a zingy finish.
Recipe: Frozen blackberry tiramisu
Blackberry Gin
Fresh blackberries, bay leaves and lime zest make this homemade liqueur a real treat when mixed with fizzy tonic or soda water.
Recipe: Blackberry Gin
Blackberry crumble traybake
Make this blackberry crumble traybake up to four days ahead, the ground almonds help keep the cake moist.
Recipe: Blackberry crumble traybake
Blackberry traybake
This is a delicious (and easy) way to make use of blackberries.
Recipe: Blackberry traybake
Pear, plum and blackberry strudel recipe
Lots of Autumn fruit wrapped in crisp pastry.
Recipe: Pear, plum and blackberry strudel
Fluffy French toast
Frozen berries work just as well for the compote when fresh ones aren’t in season – use 300g (11oz) mixed frozen fruit.
Recipe: Fluffy French toast
Forest fruit cupcakes
Cupcakes are on every fashionable tea-time menu. These tender pink ones hide a delightfully jammy secret, so until they take a bite, no one will know!
Recipe: Forest fruit cupcakes
Berry meringue semi-freddo
Easier to make than traditional ice cream, but just as delightful!
Recipe: Berry meringue semi-freddo
White chocolate trifle
This retro dessert has a delicious white chocolate twist.
Recipe: White chocolate trifle
Merry berry liqueur
This tasty berry liqueur is easy to make and is the perfect pick-me-up.
Recipe: Merry berry liqueur
Fruity yogurt lollies
Use your favourite berries to create new flavour and colour combinations.
Recipe: Fruity yogurt lollies
Sensational summer jelly
This stunning dessert will showcase seasonal berries beautifully. Start early the day before your dinner party to give it plenty of time to set.
Recipe: Sensational summer jelly
Individual autumn puddings
These autumnal treats make full use of the best the season has to offer.
Recipe: Individual autumn puddings
Tutti frutti sorbet
Try something different for dessert tonight - this Tutti frutti sorbet can be prepared in five minutes flat.
Recipe: Tutti frutti sorbet
Blackberry and apple strudel ring
A fantastic centerpiece that will wow everyone.
Pear, blackberry and ginger strudel
Filo pastry adds a great crunch to fruit pudding.
Chocolate and blackberry meringue roulade
Use a good-quality cocoa powder for a really chocolaty flavour in this roulade recipe, and don’t worry about cracks – they give the roulade its distinctive appearance.
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