Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce is a stunning and delicious dessert. Nothing beats the combination of creamy vanilla ice cream and hot tart raspberries. It's a breeze to make with just 3 ingredients.
If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert that requires minimal preparation and only 3 ingredients, then Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce is your recipe.
The first time I ate Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce was in Germany when I visited family for summer vacations. It is a popular dessert in Germany and there it is called "Heisse Liebe:, which translates to "Hot Love" in English.
I am not sure why it is called "Hot Love" other than the fact that you will fall in love with the hot raspberry sauce and creamy vanilla ice cream when you eat it.
Nevertheless, Heisse Liebe is one of my favorite desserts. When I see it on the menu in Germany, I always order it. The presentation is beautiful, and I can't wait to dig my spoon into it and taste the delicious combination of raspberries and vanilla ice cream.
Heise Leibe is so simple to make. Heat frozen raspberries; add a bit of sugar to the berries, and heat them until they break down. Scoop vanilla ice cream into a beautiful serving dish and top it with the hot raspberry sauce. This dessert also looks great served in a nice bowl or juice glass.
The hot raspberry sauce melts the ice cream, and the flavor of the raspberries and the creaminess of the ice cream are perfect together.
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Why I love this recipe
- Heisse Liebe is so fast and easy to make.
- It looks beautiful especially served in a fancy container line a wine glass or champagne coupe.
- This dessert is perfect for a casual get-together or an elegant meal.
Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream-purchase a high-quality creamy vanilla ice cream. The magic of this dessert is the combination of creamy ice cream and raspberries.
- Frozen raspberries-any brand of frozen raspberries works great.
- Granulated white sugar (optional)-if you prefer a sweeter sauce add a bit of sugar but not too much.
Let's make this!
- Place frozen raspberries and sugar in a saucepan.
- Combine sugar and raspberries.
- Cook raspberry sugar mixture over medium-high heat until the berries are boiling and have broken down.
- The finished sauce has small pieces of raspberry in it and has a liquid consistency.
Don't miss this tip
If you are serving this dessert to several people, scoop balls of ice cream ahead of time into a container and place it in the freezer until you are ready to serve the dessert.
Common questions
The great thing about this dessert is that you can use frozen berries. There is no need to thaw them ahead of time.
Fresh raspberries can be used, but you will need to add 2-3 tablespoons of water to them before beginning to cook them.
The raspberry sauce can be made ahead of time. However before you serve it, heat it in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. The sauce needs to be hot when it is poured on the ice cream.
The sauce can be cooked in the microwave. Cook it on high and stir it every minute until it boils. Let it boil for 1 minute before serving it on the ice cream.
Storage Tips
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Serving suggestions
Serve Vanilla ice cream topped with hot raspberry sauce for dessert. It is the perfect ending to a delicious dinner such as Austrian Beef Goulash.
Heisse Liebe or Hot Love is also a fabulous dessert for a romantic meal or a dessert on Valentine's Day!
I hope you try this recipe! Please rate it and comment below. I love hearing from you! ❤️
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Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce Recipe - (Heisse Liebe)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6
Description
Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce is a stunning and delicious dessert. Nothing beats the combination of creamy vanilla ice cream and hot tart raspberries. It is a breeze to make with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1-quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 10-ounce package of frozen raspberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar (optional)
Instructions
Make the raspberry sauce.
- Place frozen raspberries and sugar (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the raspberries until the mixture is boiling. Boil for one minute. Stir to break up the raspberries.
Assemble the dessert.
- Scoop balls of ice cream into serving glasses or dishes.
- Spoon, pour, or ladle hot berry sauce on the ice cream.
Alternatively
- Scoop balls of ice cream into serving glasses or dishes.
- Pass the hot raspberry sauce and let guests pour the sauce on their ice cream.
Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup ice cream and 3 tablespoons sauce
- Calories: 449
- Sugar: 41.5 g
- Sodium: 98.4 mg
- Fat: 26.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 47.7 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 147.7 mg
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Benita
Please, NO SUGAR! The amazing part of this dessert is the contrast between the sweet, cold ice cream and the TART, hot berries. Sugar turns it into ice cream with raspberry syrup.
Gitta Grether-Sweeney
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I completely understand your point about the contrast between the tart berries and the sweetness of the ice cream—it really does highlight the flavors in a unique way. I appreciate you taking the time to try the recipe and I’ll definitely keep your thoughts in mind for future updates. Everyone has their own preferences, so I’m glad you let me know what worked (and what didn’t) for you! 😊
Freddi kazo
Delicious. Just like I remember eating ice cream in Germany. And so easy too
Gitta Grether-Sweeney
I am so happy you liked this recipe! It is one of my favorite desserts to eat in Germany and I love to make it when I am back home!
Happy Cooking!
Gitta
Lori Hicke
Nice and easy! Can’t wait to try it!
Mary
Fantastic dessert!! This recipe is a keeper!