When the warm season is upon us, the craving for gelato begins. Especially for light and refreshing fruity gelato.
I suggest a delicious, fresh and thirst-quenching homemade creamy raspberry gelato. Red, small and juicy, raspberries are a real taste sensation, sweet and tart at the same time.
This homemade raspberry gelato recipe does not contain eggs. In general, the fruit ice creams I make are always eggless.
The base is always the Fior di Latte gelato recipe, to which I then add fresh fruit puree.The ingredients are just heavy cream, whole fresh milk, sugar and fresh raspberries!
This quick and easy, eggless, no-cook preparation requires only one basic rule for success: fresh, quality ingredients! The milk must be whole and fresh, so DO NOT use skim, long-life, or powdered milk. Heavy cream must also be fresh and of high quality.
Now I will show you how to make the best Italian raspberry gelato recipe at home, WITH and WITHOUT ice cream maker.
You will get all the flavor of the raspberries in a fresh and delicious Italian gelato. It's also great paired with other flavors like lemon gelato or chocolate gelato. Wonderfully delicious pairings to try!
Ingredients
WITH Ice Cream Maker:
- Prep Time: 50 Min (about 10 min of preparation + about 40 min in the ice cream maker)
- Cook Time: without cooking
- Servings: 6 people that is about 750 g (5 cups) of Raspberry Gelato
WITHOUT Ice Cream Maker:
- Prep Time: 5 H + 10 min (about 10 minutes of preparation + cooling in the freezer for about 5 H)
- Cook time: without cooking
- Servings: 6 people that is about 750 g (5 cups) of Raspberry Gelato
- 300 g (~10 oz) of fresh red raspberries
- 150 g (¾ cup) of granulated sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) of whole fresh milk
- 250 ml (1 cup) of heavy cream
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Gelatiera (Ice Cream Maker)
One of the essential instruments for crafting genuine Italian gelato is unquestionably an ice cream maker or Gelatiera. Gelato makers come in various types, but the most effective ones are equipped with a compressor that cools the mixture while churning, ensuring optimal texture and flavor.
Let's explore some of these machines:
- The top-tier gelato maker in terms of performance is the Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker. Crafted entirely in Italy, this machine is user-friendly and guarantees professional-grade results in a home setting. It features a compact design with a sizable, non-removable bowl and a stainless steel spatula. Its robust refrigeration system enables it to achieve professional results without requiring pre-cooling.
- Another high-performing option is the Whynter ICM-200LS Automatic Ice Cream Maker, which boasts a built-in compressor, eliminating the need for pre-freezing. With this machine, you can effortlessly whip up fantastic gelato in the comfort of your kitchen. Its generous capacity allows you to prepare up to two quarts of your favorite frozen treats in a single batch.
- For those opting for gelato makers without a compressor, the process typically involves pre-freezing the machine's container for several hours beforehand to chill the ingredients adequately. Among these models, we recommend the Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker , which we find to be cost-effective and practical.
Additional Kitchen Tools
- If you prefer to make gelato without an ice cream maker, you can still achieve excellent results by following our recipe carefully. In such cases, a gelato container becomes indispensable, whether you plan to consume all the gelato immediately or save some for later, even if you prepare your raspberry gelato using an ice cream maker.
- A blender or immersion mixer is essential for creating raspberry puree.
- To serve your homemade gelato elegantly, consider investing in tools like a gelato scoop or convenient sundae scoops.
- And don't forget the joyous addition of waffle cones, beloved by both kids and adults alike!
Instructions
So first, I'm going to show you how to make Gelato WITH the ice cream maker. Then I'll show you how to make gelato WITHOUT an ice cream maker.
Creating Gelato without an ice cream maker demands extra time and patience, yet the result—a homemade raspberry Gelato—will rival the quality of Gelato purchased from an authentic Italian Gelateria!
How to Make Raspberry Gelato WITH Ice Cream Maker
Step 1) - To make raspberry gelato, wash and dry the raspberries. Then place them in the bowl of an immersion blender and puree until smooth.
Note: If you want a smooth consistency, pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
Step 2) - Pour the raspberry puree into a bowl and add the sugar. Stir well.
Step 3) - Add the cold heavy cream and lastly the cold whole milk. Mix well with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 4A) - At this point, pour the mixture into the bowl of your ice cream maker, close it and turn it on. After about 40 minutes (time may vary depending on model), your raspberry ice cream is ready!
PLEASE NOTE: The best ice cream maker you can find on the market is one with a compressor that cools as it makes the gelato. This ice cream maker is very similar to the professional ones and is the one we used for this recipe.
How to Make Raspberry Gelato WITHOUT Ice Cream Maker
Don't worry if you don't have a gelato maker! It will take a little more time (5 hours instead of about 40 minutes) and a little more work, but the result will still be extraordinary! We'll have a look at how to do it in a minute!
Step 4B) - Carefully follow steps 1 through 3 above.
Then pour the raspberry mixture into a gelato container and place in the refrigerator. Let it cool for about ½ hour.
Transfer to the freezer and chill for about 5 hours. EVERY 30 MINUTES you will need to break the frozen surface. Remove from freezer and beat with hand or electric whisk on low speed for 30 seconds.
This step is necessary in order to prevent the formation of ice crystals in the gelato and in order to obtain a creamy result. It's a bit more work, of course. But it's worth it. When all is said and done, you are sure to end up with a great, authentic Italian Raspberry Gelato!
YOU MUST ALSO TRY:
- Strawberry Gelato Recipe
- Melon Gelato Recipe
Storage
Especially if you have an ice cream maker, the ideal way to enjoy Italian gelato is to eat it immediately, creamy and well beaten.
If you leave it in the freezer for too long, ice crystals will form. The gelato will not be as creamy.
Remove the gelato from the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before serving if it is too hard and frozen. Stir it a little bit to get it back to its creamy consistency.
You can freeze homemade raspberry gelato in a special container for about a week.
Variations and Tips
- LEMON: For a slightly less sweet flavor with a hint of tartness, add the juice of half a lemon to the raspberry gelato mixture.
- HONEY: For a sweeter, more aromatic flavor, add a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of vanilla extract.
- WHOLE RASPBERRIES: For a contrast of textures and colors, add whole or half raspberries to the gelato. Add the fresh fruit just before serving the ice cream, not during preparation. This is because the pieces would freeze and become very hard in the mouth, releasing water and ruining the creaminess of the gelato.
- DRIED FRUIT: For a touch of crunch, you can add some dried fruit granules (almonds, pistachios or hazelnuts)
- CHOCOLATE: or add dark chocolate chips, why not!
- DECORATION: Raspberry gelato can be decorated with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Recipe Card

Creamy Raspberry Gelato Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g raspberries ~10 oz, fresh
- 150 g granulated sugar ¾ cup
- 250 ml milk 1 cup, whole and fresh
- 250 ml heavy cream 1 cup
Instructions
- HOW TO MAKE RASPBERRY GELATO WITH ICE CREAM MAKER
- To make raspberry gelato, wash and dry the raspberries. Then place them in the bowl of an immersion blender and puree until smooth.
- Note: If you want a smooth consistency, pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
- Pour the raspberry puree into a bowl and add the sugar. Stir well.
- Add the cold heavy cream and lastly the cold whole milk.
- Mix well with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the bowl of your ice cream maker, close it and turn it on. After about 40 minutes (time may vary depending on model), your raspberry ice cream is ready!
- HOW TO MAKE RASPBERRY GELATO WITHOUT ICE CREAM MAKER
- Carefully follow steps 1 through 3 above.
- Then pour the raspberry mixture into a gelato container and place in the refrigerator. Let it cool for about ½ hour.
- Transfer to the freezer and chill for about 5 hours.
- EVERY 30 MINUTES you will need to break the frozen surface. Remove from freezer and beat with hand or electric whisk on low speed for 30 seconds.
Sarah says
Hi again....Finally made this and was a huge hit with the kiddo. Thanks again for the recipe! Will def made again -esp since I was trying not to use frozen raspberries but had to due to unforeseen circumstances and still turned out great!
Jennifer says
So delicious, creamy and easy! I like that I don't have to prep a recipe with eggs ahead of time. I've made this twice this week with our garden raspberries.
Sarah says
Thank you very much for this. I really do appreciate it! Will let you know how it goes when its made [we have some mango ice cream to finish first]
Silvana Nava says
Don't worry, there is no rush! Thank you very much for your welcome feedback !