15 Best Blackberry Recipes That Make the Most of Berry Season

The secret to a berry filling that sets up nicely but is still unbelievably juicy is the boil the blackberry juice with cornstarch first before adding it back to the berries.

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Fresh fruit cobblers are the ultimate summer dessert. This version is cakey and tender, a perfect match for the ripe, juicy blackberries sprinkled throughout. It’s good with or without whipped cream or ice cream.

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If you feel like you need more than one dessert to cool your summer sweet tooth, make this delicious frozen treat that combines two of the best summer sweets: cheesecake and blackberry ice cream!

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Can’t choose between cobbler or cake? You don’t have to! This blend of luscious pound cake and fruity cobbler is delightfully dense with a sugar biscuit topping to boot.

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Why buy this from the store when you can make it yourself? Layers of fluffy cake and fresh mixed berries get the special treatment thanks to fluffy mascarpone whipped cream frosting.

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You’ve heard of ice cream cake and icebox cake, but how about ice cream icebox cake? This cooling summer dessert is even more tasty thanks to the blackberry preserves and fresh blackberries folded between layers of spiced gingersnaps and lemon-curd-swirled ice cream.

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If you think a glass of white wine at cocktail hour is as good as it gets, prepare to be wowed! It’s even better with blackberry and strawberry ice cubes.

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Not up for using your oven? Not a problem! This refreshing icebox cake features layers of pound cake, a blackberry-lemon mixture, and fresh whipped cream that you just chill after making it!

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Everyone will want to have breakfast when you’re serving creamy ricotta and zesty lemon pancakes topped with blackberries, raspberries, and maple syrup.

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Whether you’re celebrating America’s birthday or any old Tuesday, you’ll get props for a red, white, and blue trifle with layers of cubed pound cake, whipped cream, and heaps of blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries.

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This snack satisfies any time of day: The tartness of the blackberries offsets the sweet and rich vanilla yogurt and sour cream base.

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These bite-sized treats may not be shaped like a typical cheesecake, but they’re just as tasty! They have a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla filling, and a thick layer of blackberry topping.

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Cool off with a batch of Ree’s frozen blackberry margaritas! They’re crafted with homemade blackberry puree, tequila, and a zesty lime sugar rim, and they’re a tempting yet simple upgrade from your typical margarita.

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The summery flavors of corn and blackberry are a great combo! You just fill fluffy cornbread muffins with a hearty dollop of blackberry jam for a treat worthy of breakfast and dessert.

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