1-Prepare and cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice: Getting started with this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Begin by prepping your ingredients to ensure smooth sailing. First, cook the frozen raspberries with sugar and lemon juice until they soften, which takes about 5-10 minutes on medium heat.

2-Blend and strain for a smooth puree, then chill: Once softened, blend the mixture and strain it to remove seeds, yielding around 2 cups of puree. Chill this puree in the fridge for at least an hour.

3-Whisk puree with cream, vanilla, and salt: In the next step, whisk the chilled puree together with the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.

4-Churn in ice cream maker and add vodka and chocolate at the end: Pour the mixture得不 into your ice cream maker and churn according to the device’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until it thickens. In the last minute, add the vodka if using, along with the finely chopped chocolate for those delicious chunks.

5-Freeze for firmness before serving: Finally, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 8 to 10 hours until firm.