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    Home » The Best Sweet Blackberry Recipes - Drinks & Desserts!

    The Best Sweet Blackberry Recipes - Drinks & Desserts!

    April 2, 2023 by Faith 1 Comment

    This collection of the best blackberry recipes will give you tons of ideas for what to make with blackberries!

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    If you're wondering what to do with blackberries, here are some of the best blackberry recipes to inspire you! For a lot of these recipes, you can use wild blackberries, fresh blackberries, and even frozen blackberries. The things to do with blackberries are almost endless.

    Because this is a dessert blog, we're focusing on blackberry dessert and drink recipes.

    As far as sweet treats go, blackberry crumble, blackberry crisp, and blackberry cobbler are some of my favorites. They are all easy and impressive recipes that are great for summer.

    There are a ton of different blackberry pastries you can make, some using store-bought pastry dough to save time. And if you have a lazy weekend day and a bunch of berries, you'll also find blackberry pastry recipes to fit the bill - like blackberry vanilla sweet rolls, be still my heart!

    Surprisingly, there are a lot of different blackberry cookies you can make too. Some in bar form, which I think can double as a sweet brunch item.

    Let's not forget the obvious thing to make during berry season - pie! Blackberry pies go just beyond your standard double-crust fruit pie though. Here you'll find inspiration in the form of things like blackberry slab pie and blackberry custard pie.

    The sweet/tart flavor of fresh blackberries lends itself really well to cheesecake. So there are a few different blackberry cheesecake recipes in this compilation, including a raw vegan blackberry cheesecake!

    And would it even be a collection of dessert recipes if we didn't feature cakes?! Don't worry, we have the cake-lovers covered with a list of gorgeous blackberry cakes.

    Blackberries are a summer thing, and when it comes to summer desserts, ice cream is a no-brainer! So it stands to reason that blackberry ice cream is a natural choice. You're going to love the variety of blackberry ice creams here.

    Blackberry cocktails are a delicious, refreshing happy hour treat. There are a lot of classic cocktails that are fun to make with a blackberry twist! These adults-only beverages are perfect for sipping while you're lounging around the pool, or chatting with friends.

    And of course because we're making blackberry drinks for adults, we need to have kid-friendly options on hand as well! Blackberry lends itself well to sweet tea, lemonade, and other fruity non-alcoholic drinks.

    Last but not least, this collection of blackberry recipes includes sweet blackberry sauces. If you really have a surplus of berries to use up, these recipes are the way to go.

    Bookmark this article for when you need ideas for sweet blackberry recipes!

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    • Non Alcoholic Blackberry Drinks
    • Sweet Blackberry Sauces and Condiments
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    Blackberry Crumbles, Crisps, and Cobblers

    When blackberries are in season, one of the most common things to make with them is a crumble, crisp, or cobbler. Sweet, fruity filling with a crumbly or pastry-like topping; these types of deserts are every bit as delicious as pie, but much easier to make.

    You can use solely blackberries for the filling, or switch it up and combine them with another fruit. Apples, pears, and peaches all go really well with blackberries!

    Blackberry Crumble
    In this Blackberry Crumble recipe, sweet, juicy blackberries pair perfectly with a crisp buttery brown sugar and oat topping. And using frozen blackberries means you can make this year-round!
    Check out this recipe
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    Blackberry Cobbler in a Cast Iron Skillet
    This simple blackberry cobbler in a cast-iron skillet is the closest you can get to the old-fashioned recipe while staying 100% healthy. Made with only 7 ingredients and whipped up with less than 10 minutes of prep time, you can have this delicious dessert ready within the next hour.
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    Apple Blackberry Crisp
    Apple blackberry crisp or crumble is a simple, and delicious way to say hello to autumn! It’s a hearty, comforting dessert for cooler weather.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Blackberry Crumble
    Blackberry Cobbler
    Blackberry Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert. Fresh juicy blackberries are baked into a luscious filling, then topped with a golden, sweet biscuit topping. This southern dessert is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
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    Blackberry Pear Cobbler
    The filling for this Blackberry Pear Cobbler is packed with juicy pears and plump blackberries tossed in brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.The biscuit topping is ultra fluffy, and with dollops of vanilla ice cream it is transformed into a decadent fruity dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Pear Cobbler

    Blackberry Pastries

    With everything from yeasted blackberry sweet rolls, to quick and easy cream cheese blackberry Danishes made with store-bought crescent rolls, there's something here for everyone.

    Cream Cheese Danish Crescent Rolls with Fresh Blackberries
    Cream Cheese Danish Crescent Rolls with Fresh Blackberries are a delicious and super quick pastry recipe for brunches, dessert, or parties.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Turnovers
    These super quick and easy Blackberry Fruit Turnovers are flaky and light with a sweet but still tart fruit filling wrapped in puff pastry. They’re a great alternative to crumble or jam in bramble picking season, and ideal all year as a warm dessert or grab and go snack!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Vanilla Sweet Rolls
    These Blackberry Vanilla Sweet Rolls are perfect for a special weekend breakfast or brunch! Tender rolls filled with a sweet blackberry vanilla filling and topped with cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Vanilla Sweet Rolls
    Mini Blackberry Pavlova
    This mini blackberry pavlova recipe is the perfect summer dessert, crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft inside.
    Check out this recipe
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    Blackberry Cookies and Cookie Bars

    Cookies don't immediately come to mind when you have fresh berries on hand. But they should! Blackberry cookies and cookie bars are a delicious sweet treat that make a great snack, dessert, or breakfast treat.

    Blackberry Oatmeal Bars
    Blackberry Oatmeal Bars are a homey dessert recipe everyone loves. Fresh blackberries add a delicious sweetness to this easy oatmeal bars recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Oatmeal Bars
    Blackberry Pecan Rugelach
    Blackberry jam and chopped pecans are the star of this fun cookie, rugelach! They are made with a pastry-like dough, covered in jam and nuts, and then rolled into crescent shapes. They're always a hit when you take them to a party!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Pecan Rugelach
    Blackberry Pie Bars
    These blackberry pie bars are the perfect sweet and fruity treat that is great for any occasion or get-together! They are incredibly easy to prepare and only need 30 minutes in the oven.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe
    Blackberry Cookies
    The perfect summer cookies are made with blackberries! These blackberry cookies have a delicious cream cheese frosting and are topped with almonds and sugar.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Cookies

    Blackberry Pies

    True confession: I had no idea there were so many different types of blackberry pies! These recipes range from fruit-forward classic blackberry pie, to creamy blackberry custard pie. And if you need dessert for a crowd, blackberry slab pie is the way to go.

    Blackberry Custard Pie
    This Blackberry Custard Pie is beautiful AND delicious! Filled with sweet blackberries and a homemade custard.
    Check out this recipe
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    Blackberry Pie
    This Blackberry Pie recipe is easy and a perfect summer dessert for a picnic or BBQ. Flaky pie crust and a not too sweet filling make this recipe stand out!
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    Black Raspberry Cream Pie
    This Black Raspberry Cream Pie is cool, refreshing and creamy. Serve it frozen or allow it to thaw and enjoy the fluffy mousse filling!
    Check out this recipe
    Black Raspberry Cream Pie
    Blackberry Slab Pie
    When you need to feed a crowd, Slab Pie is the way to go. This Blackberry Slab Pie has a flaky pastry crust filled with lightly sweetened blackberries and a whisper of lemon.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Slab Pie

    Blackberry Cheesecakes

    If you've never had blackberry cheesecake, get ready for a real surprise! The sweet/tart flavor of blackberries pairs perfectly with cheesecake for a luscious, creamy, and decadent blackberry recipe.

    Blackberry Cheesecake with Feta
    This colorful blackberry cheesecake is soft, velvety and lusciously creamy. The star ingredients – feta cheese and blackberry coulis - create a spectacular dessert with an extra flavour dimension.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Cheesecake with Feta
    Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
    These cheesecake bars with a vanilla wafer crust and fresh blackberry topping are absolutely scrumptious! They're easy to make and perfect to bring to any gathering.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
    Raw Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake
    Blackberry Cheesecake, luscious and creamy, no baking involved - yum! This no-bake recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan too, so everyone can enjoy it.
    Check out this recipe

    Blackberry Cakes

    There are so many ways to incorporate fresh blackberries (or frozen blackberries!) into cake. The fruitiness of blackberries is a great accent to so many different cake flavors. Use blackberries in a chocolate cake for a decadent dessert, or pair blackberries with citrus for a refreshing treat.

    Lemon Blackberry Cake with Lemon Curd and Blackberry Frosting
    This lemon and blackberry cake has it all: fluffy lemon cake layered with lemon curd, homemade blackberry frosting, and fresh blackberries!
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon Blackberry Cake with Lemon Curd and Blackberry Frosting
    Blackberry Chocolate Cupcakes
    These 8-ingredient vegan double chocolate blackberry muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips and juicy blackberries. For a versatile, egg-free, dairy-free breakfast, snack, or dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Chocolate Cupcakes
    Blackberry Lemon Cake
    Refreshing and light lemon cake swirled with blackberry jam. Topped with a lemon whipped cream, this cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Lemon Cake
    Orange Bundt Cake with Blackberry Icing
    This Orange Bundt Cake is brimming with the bright flavor of fresh orange zest. A vivid purple drizzle of blackberry icing couldn’t be prettier for a spring celebration.
    Check out this recipe
    Orange Bundt Cake with Blackberry Icing

    Blackberry Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Recipes

    Blackberries mean summer, and summer means ice cream! They go together like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, and cookies and milk.

    No-Churn Blackberry Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream
    You won’t believe how easy it is to make this No-Churn Blackberry Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream! Its creamy texture and fruity flavor with bursts of chocolate rivals anything store-bought.
    Check out this recipe
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    Oatmeal Berry Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches
    Blackberries swirled through vanilla ice cream layered between chewy homemade oatmeal cookie bars for a wholesome frozen treat!
    Check out this recipe
    Oatmeal Berry Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches
    Blackberry Ice Cream
    This easy blackberry ice cream has swirls of blackberry sauce mixed a creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream base.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Ice Cream
    Blackberry Lime Sorbet
    Made with fresh or frozen blackberries this is a sweet and tangy treat you can enjoy all year long. Churn and no-churn instructions included.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Frozen Yogurt Cake
    This gorgeous blackberry frozen yogurt cake is amazingly simple to make, but tastes great and looks impressive.
    Check out this recipe
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    Blackberry Cocktails

    If you're looking for summertime cocktail ideas, any one of these beverages are a great option! These blackberry alcoholic drink recipes are refreshing and delicious.

    Blackberry Ginger Collins Cocktail
    Blackberry Ginger Collins Cocktail is made with a naturally-sweetened blackberry simple syrup, gin, lemon juice, and ginger beer.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Ginger Collins Cocktail
    Blackberry Lime Gin Margarita
    This Blackberry Lime Gin Margarita is an easy, delicious twist on the classic cocktail- with gin, fresh blackberries, lime, and a lime-sugar rim.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Lime Gin Margarita
    Sparkling Blackberry Bourbon Smash
    This Sparkling Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a delicious spin on the classic cocktail. It contains sweet blackberries, which have been muddled to release their fruity flavor, lime juice for a little citrusy vibe, and fresh mint for a some flair!
    Check out this recipe
    Sparkling Blackberry Bourbon Smash
    Blackberry Mojito
    This Blackberry Mojito takes a classic cocktail to the next level with fresh blackberries and a blackberry simple syrup. Citrusy, sweet, bubbly, and totally refreshing.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Mojito

    Non Alcoholic Blackberry Drinks

    The flavor of blackberries lends itself really well to drinks of any kind, including kid-friendly non-alcoholic mocktails, sweet teas, and lemonades. Fresh berries make these drinks feel fancy, even though they couldn't be easier to make.

    Blackberry Lime Mocktail Spritzer Recipe (Loganberry Drink Copycat)
    This Blackberry Lime Mocktail Spritzer recipe is a loganberry drink copycat that features the refreshing sweet/tart flavor of blackberries and lime. It’s perfect for cooling down with on a hot day!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Lime Mocktail Spritzer Recipe (Loganberry Drink Copycat)
    Blackberry Shirley Temple
    A blackberry Shirley Temple is a fun and delicious non-alcoholic beverage option! This recipe uses a homemade blackberry syrup in place of grenadine for a fruity soda that kids and adults will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Shirley Temple
    Blackberry Lemonade
    Refreshing and delicious, this drink is the perfect blend of sweet and tart. You’ll love it sipping it all summer long!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Lemonade
    Blackberry Sweet Tea
    Blackberry Sweet Tea – sweet tea with a refreshing twist of fresh, juicy blackberries! This tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day, and makes a lovely drink to offer guests during the summer months!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Sweet Tea

    Sweet Blackberry Sauces and Condiments

    Off the top of my head, I can think of about 20 different ways to use blackberry syrup, from drinks, to pancakes, oatmeal, pudding, and the list goes on. That goes double for blackberry jam and compote! Pro tip, make a batch of freezer jam to preserve blackberries so you can enjoy their fruity flavor all year long.

    Blackberry Simple Syrup
    Easy, homemade blackberry simple syrup. This quick drink syrup lets you add flavoring to any type of cocktail, iced tea ,or lemonade. It's made in under 20 minutes, using fresh blackberries, sugar, and water.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Simple Syrup
    Blackberry Compote
    This blackberry compote is the perfect topping to add to your breakfast or dessert. It is simple to make, and you can use fresh or frozen fruits to make this fruity mix all year round.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Freezer Jam (Small Batch)
    Effortless three-ingredient Blackberry Freezer Jam means you have basically no excuse not to make this easy recipe. It's the perfect way to preserve summer berries!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Freezer Jam (Small Batch)

    Blackberries FAQs

    Should You Store Fresh Blackberries in the Fridge or at Room Temperature?

    Store fresh blackberries in the fridge, ideally in the crisper drawer set to low humidity. Wait to rinse them until right before eating to avoid mold.

    What is the Best Way to Store Fresh Blackberries?

    When you have a surplus of berries that you can't eat all at once, store them in the fridge. Here's how to do it:

    1. Sort. Look through the berries and remove any moldy berries or crushed berries (because crushed berries will mold quickly).
    2. Prep. Line a plastic container with paper towels. Add blackberries and spread in an even layer. Add a layer of paper towels on top of the blackberries, and then add more berries, spreading them in an even layer. Continue this way until the container is full or you run out of berries. Put the lid on the container, leaving one side cracked open so air can circulate.
    3. Refrigerate. Store the container in the fridge (in the crisper drawer if there's space). You will be able to tell when the berries are no longer good to eat by looking at them (don't eat moldy blackberries). If stored this way, blackberries should last up to 3 days in the fridge.
    4. Wash. Wait to wash the berries until right before eating. (The one caveat to this is if you use a vinegar soak to wash the berries! See below for details.)

    Pro Tip: You can use an airtight container to store fresh blackberries in the fridge. However, don't fully close the container. Leave one side open so air can circulate to extend their shelf life.

    How Do You Wash Fresh Blackberries?

    There are a few different methods to washing fresh blackberries:

    1. Cool running water. Put the blackberries in a colander and rinse under cool running water for 30 seconds.
    2. Kitchen sink. Scrub your kitchen sink and rinse it well. Fill the sink up 2/3 with cool water. Add blackberries and use your hands to gentle swish them around, similar to an agitation cycle on a washer. Remove the berries with a colander.
    3. Salt water bath. If there are any bugs or worms hiding in the berries, a salt water soak is a good way to remove them. For every 1 cup of warm water, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Soak the berries for 1 hour, and then rinse them in a colander under cool running water.
    4. Vinegar soak. Similar to a salt water bath, a vinegar soak will get rid of worms, as well as bacteria. For every 1 cup of cool water, stir in 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar. Soak the berries for 5 to 10 minutes (no more than 10!), and then rinse them in a colander under cool running water.

    Pro Tip: If you soak your blackberries in vinegar, rinse them well, pat them dry, and then store them in the fridge as directed above, they will last up to 10 days instead of just 3. This is because the vinegar kills bacteria on the berries, which extends their shelf life.

    How Do You Flash Freeze Blackberries?

    If you have a massive quantity of fresh blackberries, instead of storing them in the fridge, you can freeze them to greatly extend their shelf life!

    You don't have to flash freeze blackberries; it's also possible to put them into freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze them that way. When you do that, the blackberries will freeze as a unit. If you're using this method, measure out the blackberries into 1-cup portions because you won't be able to just grab a cup of them from the freezer when they're frozen into a solid block.

    But if you have the space in your freezer, flash-freezing is a better freezing method because it gives you more options when you want to eat or use the berries. You can grab out as many or as few as you like. A handful added to your morning smoothie is a great way to use them!

    How to Flash Freeze Blackberries:

    1. Prep. I like to do a vinegar soak (as detailed above) to wash blackberries before freezing. After that, rinse them in a colander under cool running water. Finally, pat them dry with paper towels.
    2. Freeze. Line large baking trays with parchment paper or freezer paper. Spread an even layer of blackberries out onto the prepared tray(s) so that none of the berries are touching. Place the tray(s) in the freezer until the berries are frozen solid, about 2 hours.
    3. Store long term. Once the blackberries are frozen on the trays, transfer the frozen berries to freezer-safe bags or containers. Label with the contents and date, and freeze the flash-frozen blackberries for up to 6 to 9 months.

    Pro Tip: I recommend using a vinegar soak to wash fresh blackberries before freezing instead of waiting to wash them after they've been frozen. This is because once berries have been frozen, they are much softer (read: mushier!) when thawed, and therefore much harder to wash. Additionally, the vinegar soak will kill bacteria on the outside of the berries, thus helping extend their shelf life in addition to freezing.

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    1. Betsy says

      April 02, 2023 at 12:52 pm

      Wow, I never imagined that there’s so much you can do with blackberries! I have no idea which recipe to try first! I think I’m gonna have to go with the danishes! You outdid yourself, Faith!
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