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Dye-free black raspberry ice cream in bowl

H1: Black Raspberry Ice Cream That Tastes Like Summer

Abby Martin
Creamy, berry-packed black raspberry ice cream made with real fruit and no artificial dyes. Perfect for summer days or homemade dessert nights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 .5 quarts
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen black raspberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine black raspberries, ½ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer until berries break down. Strain and cool the puree.
  • 2. In another saucepan, heat milk, cream, and remaining sugar until warm. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Temper yolks with warm cream, then return to pan and cook until thickened.
  • 3. Strain custard and chill completely. Stir in vanilla and cooled berry puree.
  • 4. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • 5. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use frozen berries if fresh aren’t in season.
Skip egg yolks for a no-cook version using condensed milk and whipped cream.
Add chocolate chips or swirl in extra puree for variation.
Keyword black raspberry ice cream, homemade fruit ice cream, no dye ice cream