The Best Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe 

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

Step into a magical wonderland of sweetness and delight with every spoonful of this homemade, creamy raspberry ice cream! Bursting with the juicy tang of plump raspberries, this dreamy egg-free ice cream has a light, airy texture that will have you floating on cloud nine with each lick. 

The enchanting rose-colored hue is as cheerful as it is delicious, promising a fantastical adventure for your taste buds. Whether you're enjoying it on a sunny day or snuggled up under a blanket with your favorite book, this delightful raspberry ice cream is sure to bring a smile to your face and a twinkle to your eye. 

Aside from being wildly delicious, this simple recipe for homemade berry ice cream is also:

• Quick & Easy - You only need about 15 minutes of active prep time to make this lusciously rich and creamy egg-free ice cream recipe.
• Made With Only 5 Ingredients - No artificial colors, preservatives, or hard-to-pronounce ingredients here!
• Budget-Friendly - A pint of store-bought “good stuff” like Talenti or Haagen Daas costs at least $5. My homemade version yields nearly double the goodness for less than what you’d pay for a single pint. 

If you’re a fan of frosty, fruity frozen goodies, try my passion fruit ice cream, vanilla raspberry beer float, and spumoni brownie ice cream cake recipes next!

🍴Ingredients

As promised, you only need a handful of simple ingredients to make the best, brightest raspberry homemade ice cream around. Here’s what to grab to make this sweet treat:

• Heavy Cream - Slightly lower-fat “whipping cream” will also work. You need roughly 30-36% milkfat for the proper consistency.
• Whole Milk - Ice cream is not the time to go low-fat. Opt for full-fat, preferably grass-fed and organic milk for the best results.
• Granulated Sugar - White sugar has a neutral flavor profile that allows the gorgeously fresh flavor of raspberries to shine through. Feel free to use organic cane sugar instead.
• Sea Salt - A slight sprinkling of salt helps to waken the full flavor potential of the berries.
• Raspberry Purée - Made by gently heating fresh or frozen red raspberries and a touch of lemon juice in a small saucepan, this simple homemade ingredient is the key to achieving berry-flavored homemade ice cream excellence with beautiful, natural flavor.

⏲️ Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-Free/Vegan - While I haven’t made it this way myself, reason leads me to believe that swapping in a higher-fat plant-based milk (e.g. canned coconut milk or canned evaporated oat milk) and canned coconut cream (or oat or soy-based creamers) should work in this recipe. 
• Different Berries - If you can get your hands on some, Black Raspberry Ice Cream is to die for. You can also swap in strawberry, boysenberry, blueberry, or mixed berry purée to switch things up.
• Add Chocolate - Melt a few ounces of high-quality dark, milk, or white chocolate with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Let it cool enough to no longer emit heat, but still stay pourable. While the ice cream machine is churning, stream in the melted chocolate for a yummy chocolate raspberry ripple ice cream.
• Other Add-Ins - Feel free to alternate layers of ice cream and extra raspberry sauce as you’re packing the ice cream into your freezer-safe container for a tasty raspberry swirl ice cream. You’re also welcome to churn in mini chocolate chips, bite-sized chopped brownies or cookies, small pieces of pound cake, or nearly any other add-ins you can think of!

📖 Step by Step Instructions

Unlike many other ice cream recipes, my simple egg-free raspberry ice cream recipe requires only a few simple steps and just one pan — no egg-tempering required. Here’s how to make this delicious ice cream:

Step 1: Simmer cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan, then chill.

Step 2: Make a batch of Raspberry puree and set aside.

Step 3: Add the ice cream base and raspberry puree to the ice cream maker and continue to churn for about 30 seconds until incorporated.

Step 4: Pour churned ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for a minimum of 6-8 hours before enjoying.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

​​Making homemade ice cream might seem intimidating, but it’s really quite simple to create delicious, creamy eggless homemade ice cream that's sure to impress! Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Use a high-fat content milk or cream. Using a high-fat content milk will result in a creamier texture for your ice cream.
2. Chill your ingredients thoroughly before churning your ice cream. This will help the mixture freeze faster and result in a smoother texture.
3. Wait to add flavorings such as fruit or chocolate chips, brownie bits or a fruit curd after churning your ice cream can help prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
4. Be thoughtful about your additions. Consider the flavor and texture of whatever you’re adding, remembering that it will be frozen solid. Avoid adding fresh fruit (which can get icy) and large chunks of chocolate (which become waxy and hard).
5. Don't over-churn. Over-churning can result in a grainy texture for your ice cream. Once your ice cream has reached a soft-serve consistency, it's ready to be transferred to a freezer-safe container and frozen until firm.
6. Homemade ice cream is often more firm than store-bought, so give it a few minutes to hang out at room temperature before scooping.

❄️ Storage Instructions

1. Choose a container that is specifically labeled as freezer-safe. Avoid using plastic containers that may not hold up well in the freezer.
2. Placing the airtight container in the freezer for a few hours before adding the ice cream will help it stay cold and prevent melting.
3. Use a spatula to pack the traditional ice cream tightly into the container, removing any air pockets. This will help prevent ice crystals from forming.
4. Place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream before sealing the container. This will help prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface.
5. Store the ice cream in the coldest part of the freezer, away from the door. This will help maintain a consistent temperature and prevent thawing.

By following these tips, you can store your homemade ice cream for several weeks without sacrificing its quality or texture! in a pinch, I've used a loaf pan, but a designated container is best practice!

Ice cream and gelato are both frozen desserts, but there are some key differences in their ingredients, texture, and churning methods.
Ice cream is typically made with a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and sometimes eggs, which give it a rich and creamy texture. Gelato, on the other hand, is made with a higher

❓ What’s the difference between ice cream and gelato?

Ice cream and gelato are both frozen desserts, but there are some key differences in their ingredients, texture, and churning methods.

Typically, ice cream is made with a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and sometimes eggs, which give it a rich and creamy texture. Gelato, on the other hand, is made with a higher proportion of milk and less cream, which results in a denser, silkier texture.

Ice cream is churned at a faster speed, which incorporates more air into the mixture and gives it a lighter, fluffier texture. Gelato is churned at a slower speed, which results in a denser, more velvety texture that is less airy than ice cream.

Overall, ice cream is generally creamier and airier, while gelato is denser and silkier. However, there is no definitive rule for the differences between ice cream and gelato, and these two frozen desserts can have many variations depending on the recipe and the region where they are made.

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