Raspberries and cream is the perfect easy dessert for anyone with a sweet tooth, starring fresh ripe berries with hand-whipped sweetened cream!
We had about six on our raspberry bush this year—which was six more than last year! Since got excited and ate them all immediately, we headed to our local produce stand for more. Our new bounty of berries inspired this delicious summer dessert: raspberries and cream!
It’s gone on to become one of our favorite ways to eat berries in the summer. The rich, creamy homemade whipped cream against the sweet tart berries and crunchy pistachios is heavenly.
Tips for raspberries and cream
What to do with raspberries? Since we’re always in the market for a quick and easy dessert, we decided to go with whipped cream – the hand-whipped style. It makes a super simple dessert you can serve in a variety of ways.
- Homemade whipped cream is key. You can whip it by hand, or use a stand mixer if you have one. It makes a beautiful, thick cream that holds its shape, even until the next day. For a few whipped cream variations, try our Yogurt Whipped Cream or Alcohol Infused Whipped Cream: infusing with rum, bourbon, or amaretto would be fun. For vegan, try Coconut Whipped Cream.
- Add nuts for a crunch. We used chopped pistachios. You can also try chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- Swap in any other fruit. Ripe, seasonal fruit is the key! Try adding strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or sliced peaches to the raspberries (peaches bring in a peach melba vibe)
The combination of the cream and berries was delicious—the perfect way to enjoy the flavor of local berries! Let us know if you try it in the comments below.
More fruit desserts
Outside of this raspberries and cream recipe, here are our favorite fruit desserts:
Dietary notes
This raspberries and cream recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Description
Raspberries and cream is the perfect no-fuss treat for anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth: fresh ripe berries with hand-whipped sweetened cream.
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup pistachios, crushed
- Place a large bowl in the freezer to chill for a few minutes.
- Place the raspberries in a small bowl; sprinkle them with the granulated sugar and stir to combine. Let the berries sit while making the whipped cream.
- Combine the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl. With a large whisk, whip the cream by moving the whisk back and forth quickly (try not to whisk in a circular motion). Whip to your desired thickness. (Tip: Place the bowl in the sink to whip the cream so that it is a bit lower than a table, which makes the whisking motion easier.)
- To serve, layer the raspberries, cream and pistachios in small glasses or bowls.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipped
- Cuisine: American
