Rebecca’s Famous Raspberry Ice Cream

I made this ice cream for the first time when I was very little. It was the first ice cream I ever made. My family throws an ice cream party where everyone brings an ice cream that needs to be frozen. Then we freeze them with liquid nitrogen. Everyone gets to try a bunch of weird ice cream flavors. I made it for that party. And I have been making it and bringing it to the party every year since. 

It has frozen bits of raspberry in it which adds a very nice texture. I first made this ice cream with some raspberry syrup, and it was really good with that syrup, (probably, I don’t actually remember.) The only problem is that I got that syrup as a gift and have never been able to find it at the store. Now I use a raspberry liqueur. It helps with the texture because alcohol does not freeze. This means that part of the ice cream can’t freeze. Which allows you to actually be able to scoop it. I use alcohol (usually flavored liquors) in most of my ice creams. You can leave it out although the texture will not be as good. I don’t put in enough to cause any problems.  

Recently I found out that elderberries have a very similar flavor to raspberries. When I bought some elderberry syrup for an elderberry ice cream I also tried putting it in the raspberry ice cream and it was really good. Elderberry syrup is not a necessary ingredient though it can be a very good way to elevate your ice cream. 

Recipe

1 Batch of Simple Cream Cheese Ice Cream Base

¾ tsp Chambord (or another raspberry liqueur of your choice.)

⅓ tsp Elderberry syrup 

Frozen raspberries (buy pre-frozen raspberries from the store or freeze your own with liquid nitrogen.)

Food coloring (optional)

Vanilla extract to taste (optional)

Mix the liqueur, syrup, food coloring and vanilla extract into the Simple Cream Cheese Ice Cream Base. Take a kitchen mallet and smash up the frozen raspberries. As you churn the ice cream slowly add the frozen raspberries. Serve and enjoy.

This recipe would also work well with other fruits. Feel free to tell me about your combos and ask if you have any questions!