Raspberry Sauce That Goes On Anything

Want the best sauce to top cakes, pancakes and oatmeal? Try this easy Raspberry Sauce! It’s is bursting with pink berry flavor, sweetened gently with pure maple syrup. All you need is 15 minutes to whip it up! We made this originally for our flourless chocolate cake, but it has endless uses: it works just as well for oatmeal or yogurt as for cakes and cheesecake. You can make it two ways based on your preference: chunky or smooth!

3 ingredients for this raspberry sauce recipe

This raspberry sauce requires just a few ingredients, making it perfect for whipping up as a dessert or quick breakfast topping. Here’s what you’ll need on hand:

Raspberries: You can use fresh or frozen raspberries! This makes it easy to make in any season: it works as a summer dessert with pound cake or a winter dessert with chocolate cake.Maple syrup (or granulated sugar): Use pure maple syrup: it adds a nuanced, gentle sweetness and makes this a refined sugar free recipe. Don’t have maple? That’s ok: use sugar instead! It’s perhaps even better. Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds another dimension to this sauce.

Add a splash of liqueur to step it up

There are only 3 ingredients required for this raspberry sauce…but you can ramp up the flavors with a splash of liqueur! Just 1 tablespoon adds another dimension that makes this fruit sauce even more irresistible. Here’s what we recommend:

Cointreau: This orange liqueur is a staple in cocktails, like the margarita. We had it on hand and added a splash. Grand Marnier or triple sec: Substitute any other orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or triple sec.Rum: Don’t have orange liqueur? Add rum instead! White, golden or dark rum works.

Serve it 2 ways: chunky or smooth!

You may want a chunky raspberry sauce or a smooth one, depending on what you’re making. This recipe works for either one! Here’s what to know:

Chunky sauce: This sauce contains all the raspberry seeds, so there’s lots of texture. It’s great for spooning over desserts, pancakes, and oatmeal. We like it best this way: and it’s the easiest method. Smooth sauce: All you have to do is pass the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to get a smooth sauce! This way works well for drizzling onto cheesecake, and then you can add more fresh raspberries on top. Speaking of…

Raspberry sauce for cheesecake, oatmeal, yogurt, & more!

There are so many uses for this raspberry sauce: it’s almost endless! The nice thing about this recipe is that it’s just sweet enough so it works just as well for cheesecake as with Greek yogurt. Here’s what we’d recommend:

More raspberry recipes

Love this beautifully tart berry? Raspberries are one of our top treats: and of course, we love them by the handful! But if you’re looking for more inspiration, here are a few of our top raspberry recipes:

Whiz up a Raspberry Vinaigrette for a tasty salad dressingGo frozen with Raspberry Sorbet or Raspberry SherbetMake a batch of Raspberry Syrup for desserts or cocktail recipesBlend a refreshingly sweet tart Raspberry Smoothie

More great recipes with berries? Try 15 Best Strawberry Recipes or 12 Best Blueberry Recipes.