Perfectly Sweet: How to Make White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream

Nothing says summer like a cool, creamy scoop of ice cream. Whether you prefer simple vanilla or something more complex, there's no denying that homemade ice cream is a treat for both the taste buds and the soul.

It doesn't have to be complicated either. In fact, one of the most delicious and scrumptious flavors is made with two of summer's most mouth-watering fruits: white chocolate and raspberry. As luck would have it, this flavor combination just so happens to make a great ice cream too!

The best part? Making this delicious ice cream couldn't be easier—and you don't need an ice cream maker either. Follow along with this article and we'll show you how to make White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream with just four simple ingredients. Ready? Let's get started!

What You'll Need to Make the White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream

Making white chocolate and raspberry ice cream is easier than you might think. To get started, you'll need a few basic ingredients—most of which you probably already have in your kitchen! Here's what to gather for this delicious treat:

• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 4 ounces of white chocolate, chopped into small chunks
• 3/4 cup frozen raspberries, thawed and divided into two parts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

It's also important to have an electric mixer or stand mixer with a mixing bowl, as well as an 8×8 baking dish. With these items in hand, you'll be ready to make your very own white chocolate and raspberry ice cream right at home!

Step by Step Instructions to Make the Base

Ready for the fun part? Let's get started.

First, it’s time to make the base of your ice cream. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/3 cup of condensed milk. To give this a raspberry flavor, you’ll be stirring in 2 tablespoons of raspberry puree. Slice up 8 ounces of white chocolate into small chunks and add those to the mix too. Now it's time to pop that bowl into your refrigerator and leave it there overnight so the ingredients have time to mingle.

In the morning, take your cold bowl out of the fridge and whisk it until you have thick cream with soft peaks - and if you’ve been working hard at that whisking and need a break, pop it back into the fridge again until you’re ready to move onto step 3. Meanwhile, prepare 2/3 cup of raspberry puree for later use by straining it through a sieve to remove any seed chunks.

Adding in the White Chocolate

Now that the custard is cooled, it's time to add in the white chocolate. For this, you'll need 8 ounces of white chocolate. If you don't want to buy a bar of white chocolate, opt for white chips or chopped pieces instead.

Once you have your chocolate ready, let's get to work:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, gently melt the white chocolate over a water bath.

2. Once melted, add it to the cooled custard and mix until evenly combined.

3. If desired, add a few drops of flavorings such as vanilla extract or almond extract for more depth of flavor.

4. Let the custard cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour before churning.

Once the custard is cooled and combined with the melted white chocolate—you can take it out of the refrigerator and start to churn it in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions—it should look smooth and creamy when done!

How to Prepare the Raspberry Swirl

Now comes one of the best parts—preparing the raspberry swirl! All you need is some frozen raspberries some white sugar and a little bit of lemon juice.

Simply mix together the frozen raspberries, white sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined and it forms a nice raspberry purée. Set aside for now.

Now that you have your raspberry purée ready to go, you can start making your ice cream base!

Combining the Flavors Together

Now, it's time to combine the white chocolate and raspberry flavors into a delicious ice cream.

Start by pouring your milk into a large bowl and sifting in the icing sugar, cornflour and couple of pinches of salt. Whisk the ingredients together until you have a glossy paste. Then warm up your milk in a pan over low heat. Once it starts to bubble slightly around the edges take it off the heat and stir it into your milk and sugar paste.

Adding White Chocolate

Next, add in your white chocolate pieces and stir until they've been completely melted into the mixture. Then put the pan over low heat again and bring it up to just below boiling—you'll want it to be hot enough that you can't leave your finger in there for more than a few seconds without feeling uncomfortable. Turn off the heat once you hit this point, then pour your mixture into a bowl and let it cool off at room temperature.

Adding Raspberry Swirls

Now for some raspberry flavor! Take another small pan and pour in your raspberries, pouring sugar over them as you go along—you can adjust this depending on how sweet you'd like your swirls to be. Heat up the pan until everything has melted together nicely, then pour this mixture through a sieve to separate out any lumps or seeds before stirring it into your cooled milk-white-chocolate mix.

And voila! You have just made an amazing batch of white chocolate raspberry ice cream—enjoy!

Serve and Enjoy!

Once you've made your delicious white chocolate and raspberry ice cream, it's time to scoop it out and serve it up. We recommend transferring the ice cream to a storage container and letting it set in the freezer for a few hours before scooping it out. That way, the texture will be at its best.

When you're ready to serve, grab a bowl or cone—whatever you prefer!—and start scooping. If you want to make things extra special, you can even try these fun ideas:

1. Sprinkle some cookie crumbs overtop for a crunchy texture.

2. Make colorful fruit sauces with fresh or frozen berries and drizzle them over the ice cream.

3. Slice up some white chocolate into chunks and garnish each scoop with them for a decadent treat.

4. Top with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or bits of your favorite candy bar!

Experiment with different toppings until you find one that works for you—or just stick to a classic scoop of white chocolate and raspberry goodness! However you serve it up, get ready to enjoy your creamy creation—it's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Conclusion

Take the plunge and try making this White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream today! If you're feeling adventurous why not try adding some additional ingredients to the mix? From a handful of roasted hazelnuts to a hint of sea salt, the possibilities with this delicious dessert are endless enjoy the sweet, creamy and fruity flavors that you'll get with this ice cream recipe be sure to savor each spoonful and treat yourself to a scoop or two of summery happiness!