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National Raspberries 'n Cream Day

Food · August 7

Raspberries with cream, a simple pairing of tart red berries and cool, rich dairy, and the easy ways people serve it at home.

National Raspberries 'n Cream Day falls on Saturday, August 7, 2027. That is 284 days away.

Raspberries and cream is about as simple as a dessert gets. A bowl of fresh berries, a pour of cream or a spoonful of whipped cream, and that is the whole recipe.

The pairing works because the two pull in opposite directions. Raspberries are tart, bright and a little fragile, with tiny seeds and a hollow center left behind when they come off the plant. Cream is smooth and mild. Together they taste richer than either one alone.

People serve it in a lot of ways. Some pour plain cold cream straight over the berries. Others whip heavy cream with a little sugar until it holds soft peaks, then fold or spoon it on top. The same idea turns up in parfaits, layered with crushed cookies or granola, and in shortcakes, trifles and cream filled tarts.

Raspberries bruise easily and spoil fast, so they are best rinsed gently just before eating rather than ahead of time. Water left sitting on them makes them go soft. Keeping the cream cold until the last minute helps too, especially if it is whipped, since warm whipped cream slumps quickly. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

A few berries crushed into the cream before serving will tint it pale pink and spread the flavor through every bite.

Ways to celebrate

• Spoon fresh raspberries into a bowl and pour cold cream over them.
• Whip heavy cream with a little sugar and top a dish of berries.
• Layer raspberries, whipped cream and crushed cookies in a glass.
• Look for raspberries at a local farmers market or grocery store.
• Share a bowl of raspberries and cream with a friend after dinner.

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