There’s something magical about raspberries and almonds, it’s rich, nutty and has just the right amount of tartness. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or just treating yourself, this combo never fails. Raspberries bring in a fresh, tangy kick and balance out the natural richness of almonds.
From soft almond cakes with fresh raspberries, to delicate tarts layered with homemade raspberry compote or simple almond studded cookies dipped in warm raspberry sauce. Ground almonds or almond flour work beautifully in desserts and give you a wholesome yet indulgent treat. You can even take inspiration from Indian sweets—how about a raspberry infused badam halwa or a creamy kheer with almond slivers and raspberry drizzle?
Baked, chilled or straight from the oven, these desserts are all about balance, nutty richness with a fresh, slightly tart twist. If you love desserts that aren’t too heavy yet feel indulgent, you’ll love playing with raspberries and almonds. Ready to get started? Let’s get into it!
Some flavor combinations are just meant to be the perfect match for dessert, and raspberry and almond is one of them. There’s something about the mix of nutty and tangy that makes every bite exciting. Whether you’re baking a cake, whipping up a batch of cookies or layering a tart, these two ingredients come together beautifully to make desserts feel indulgent yet balanced.
Raspberries bring a fresh, slightly sharp contrast to the natural richness of almonds. This balance has been used in desserts for centuries—French financiers, Italian biscotti and even Middle Eastern almond pastries have often been paired with some form of berry. But why stop there? Think of a warm almond halwa topped with a drizzle of raspberry sauce or a bowl of chilled phirni with crushed almonds and fresh raspberries, the options are endless!
Almond malai meets raspberry in this cake, a soft, spongy almond cake is baked and then drizzled with a homemade raspberry glaze made with fresh berries and a hint of honey. The tartness of the glaze cuts through the richness of the cake. Top with chopped almonds and fresh raspberries for crunch and color.
A classic Indian dessert with a twist! Traditional phirni is made richer with ground almonds, then topped with a fresh raspberry compote. The nutty, milky phirni and the natural tartness of raspberries makes this an elegant yet comforting dessert.
This fusion barfi takes the melt-in-the-mouth goodness of almond barfi and adds fresh raspberries. The almond mixture is cooked with condensed milk and cardamom and just before setting, a raspberry reduction is swirled in to give it a pink color and a hint of tartness. Once set, these barfis are topped with silver vark and slivered almonds.
Kheer gets an upgrade with almonds and raspberries. The slow-cooked rice pudding is made richer with almond paste and flavored with cardamom and saffron. Just before serving, mashed raspberries are swirled in to give a subtle tartness to the rich, creamy base. For extra indulgence, top with chopped almonds and rose syrup.
Bengali sandesh reimagined with raspberries, fresh paneer is kneaded till smooth, then mixed with powdered almonds and raspberry puree to make a mildly sweet, fruity dessert. Sandesh is shaped into small rounds and topped with a whole almond or a fresh raspberry.
Thicker and creamier than kheer, basundi is made by slowly reducing full fat milk till it reaches a rich consistency. Ground almonds adds depth, fresh raspberry puree stirred in just before serving adds a refreshing twist. Best served chilled with slivered almonds and saffron strands.
No-bake dessert that combines the richness of shrikhand with the crunch of an almond tart crust. The tart shell is made with crushed almonds, digestive biscuits and ghee. Raspberry puree is mixed into the shrikhand for a fruity twist and the tart is finished with fresh raspberries and pistachios on top.
These quick laddoos are natural sweet and nutritious. A mix of dates, almonds and desiccated coconut is pulsed together till sticky then mixed with mashed raspberries for a burst of freshness. Rolled into small laddoos, these require no cooking and are a great option for a healthy indulgence.