# What combines with berries?

Berries pairs best with anise hyssop, black pepper, crème fraîche and ice wine vinegar. See all 34 ingredients that combine with berries, ranked from good to made for each other.

Berries are small, tart, and sweet fruits that are popular in many cuisines. They can be eaten raw, as they are in salads, or cooked, as they are in pies and jams. Berries pair well with other fruits, such as apples and bananas. They can also be paired with cream, sugar, and spices to make sweet desserts.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** spring, summer
- **Intensity:** quiet–moderate
- **Weight:** light
- **Techniques:** poach, raw

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [anise hyssop](https://whatcombines.com/with/anise_hyssop.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [crème fraîche](https://whatcombines.com/with/crme_frache.md)
- [ice wine vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/ice_wine_vinegar.md)
- [ricotta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/ricotta_cheese.md)
- [sour cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/sour_cream.md)
- [white chocolate](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_chocolate.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [astringency](https://whatcombines.com/with/astringency.md)
- [balsamic vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/balsamic_vinegar.md)
- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [canadian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/canadian_cuisine.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [cooling](https://whatcombines.com/with/cooling.md)
- [cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream.md)
- [cream cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream_cheese.md)
- [custards](https://whatcombines.com/with/custards.md)
- [game](https://whatcombines.com/with/game.md)
- [hazelnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/hazelnuts.md)
- [kiwi fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/kiwi_fruit.md)
- [lavender](https://whatcombines.com/with/lavender.md)
- [lemon balm](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_balm.md)
- [lemon basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_basil.md)
- [lemon verbena](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_verbena.md)
- [lychees](https://whatcombines.com/with/lychees.md)
- [mascarpone](https://whatcombines.com/with/mascarpone.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [peppermint mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/peppermint_mint.md)
- [poppy seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/poppy_seeds.md)
- [rhubarb](https://whatcombines.com/with/rhubarb.md)
- [vanilla](https://whatcombines.com/with/vanilla.md)
- [verjus](https://whatcombines.com/with/verjus.md)
- [vodka](https://whatcombines.com/with/vodka.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/berries