Blue Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe
If you’re looking for the easiest Blue Raspberry Ice Cream recipe, this no-churn version is packed with sweet, fruity flavor and a bright blue color that’s perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or whenever you’re craving a fun frozen dessert.
Made with just a handful of ingredients, there’s no ice cream maker required.
The creamy vanilla base pairs perfectly with blue raspberry syrup for a nostalgic treat that tastes just like your favorite candy or slushie.
Whether you’re serving it in cones or bowls with colorful sprinkles, this homemade ice cream is guaranteed to be a hit.
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Why You’ll Love This Blue Raspberry Ice Cream
- No ice cream machine needed
- Only a few simple ingredients
- Creamy texture thanks to sweetened condensed milk
- Bright blue color that’s perfect for parties
- Easy to customize with mix-ins and toppings
What Flavor Combination Makes Blue Raspberry?
Blue raspberry isn’t actually made from blue raspberries—they don’t exist in nature.
The flavor is typically a combination of raspberry with citrus notes like lemon or lime, creating a sweet and slightly tart taste that’s brighter than traditional raspberry flavoring.
Food coloring gives it the signature electric blue appearance that has become popular in candies, slushies, and frozen desserts.
How to Make Blue Raspberry Ice Cream
- To make the ice cream start by pureeing the raspberries and strain out the seeds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until thick and creamy.
- Fold in the raspberry puree and a few drops of blue gel food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 5-6 hours. Let it soften slightly before scooping and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.
Yes! This no-churn recipe uses whipped heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, so no special equipment is needed.
Yes, you can add other mix-ins like chocolate chips or crushed cookies to the ice cream to give it more texture and flavor.
You can store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks. However, it’s best to enjoy it within the first week for the best texture and flavor.
Yes, use a whisk or a hand mixer instead. Just make sure to beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form for the best texture.
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- If you love making frozen desserts at home, be sure to check out more easy homemade ice cream recipes for even more delicious flavors.
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- If you love colorful treats, be sure to check out these blue dessert recipes for more fun and festive sweets that are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, summer parties, and special celebrations.
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Blue Raspberry Ice Cream recipe
Ingredients
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon raspberry extract
- 10 oz Raspberry Preserves or 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1-2 drops blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Puree the raspberries in a food processor until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until thick and creamy.
- Gently fold in the raspberry puree or jam until fully incorporated.
- Add a few drops of blue food coloring until you reach the desired shade of blue.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for at least 5-6 hours, or until firm.
If I didn’t want to use blue food coloring, could I possibly use blueberries (and/or blackberries even?) instead for the blue coloring in the recipe? My household prefers to avoid dyes as much as possible, is why I ask — please let me know what you think, thanks!
Yes, absolutely! I have a blueberry cookie recipe where I use frozen blueberries as the base to make it blue if you want an idea: https://www.mommalew.com/blueberry-cookies/