Description
Creamy, fruity, and incredibly refreshing, Black Raspberry Ice Cream is the ultimate homemade summer dessert! Made with real black raspberries and a rich, velvety ice cream base, this easy recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
For the Black Raspberry Sauce
2½ cups fresh or frozen black raspberries – Provide the signature sweet-tart berry flavor.
½ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the berries while creating a flavorful syrup.
1 tablespoon lemon juice – Brightens the berry flavor and balances the sweetness.
For the Ice Cream Base
2 cups heavy cream – Creates an ultra-rich and creamy texture.
1 cup whole milk – Adds smoothness while keeping the ice cream scoopable.
¾ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the base.
4 large egg yolks (optional for custard-style) – Produce a richer, creamier texture.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract – Enhances the berry flavor.
¼ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness and intensifies the flavors.
Optional Mix-Ins
- White chocolate chunks
- Dark chocolate chips
- Crushed vanilla cookies
- Chopped toasted almonds
- Fresh whole black raspberries
- Raspberry jam swirl
Instructions
- Cook black raspberries with sugar and lemon juice until softened, then cool completely.
- Heat the cream, milk, and sugar. Prepare the custard with egg yolks if using, then add vanilla and salt.
- Chill the ice cream base for at least 4 hours.
- Mix the cooled raspberry sauce into the chilled base.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Swirl in additional raspberry sauce or mix-ins if desired.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4–6 hours.
- Let soften for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Chill the ice cream base completely before churning for the creamiest texture.
- Use ripe black raspberries for the richest flavor and natural sweetness.
- Freeze for several hours after churning for perfectly scoopable ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 320 calories
