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Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce-(Heisse Liebe)

Published: Feb 13, 2022 · Modified: Mar 5, 2024 by Gitta Grether-Sweeney · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

Two champagne saucers with vanilla ice cream and topped with raspberry sauce

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

Container for ice cream, bag of frozen raspberries and sugar in a glass bowl
  • 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!

Raspberries and sugar in a sauce pan
Place raspberries and sugar in a saucepan
Sugar mixed with raspberries in a sauce pan
Combine sugar and frozen raspberries
Raspberries cooking in a sauce pan
Cook raspberry sugar mixture
Raspberry Sauce in a sauce pan
Finished hot raspberry sauce
  • 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.
Vanilla ice cream topped with raspberry sauce in a champagne saucer

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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

Do the raspberries have to thaw ahead of time?

The great thing about this dessert is that you can use frozen berries. There is no need to thaw them ahead of time.

Can I use fresh raspberries?

Fresh raspberries can be used, but you will need to add 2-3 tablespoons of water to them before beginning to cook them.

Can the raspberry sauce be made ahead of time?

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.

Does the raspberry sauce have to be cooked on the stove, or can you cook it in the microwave?

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!

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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 in a champagne coupe

Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Raspberry Sauce Recipe - (Heisse Liebe)

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  • Author: Gitta Grether-Sweeney
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6
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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

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  • 1-quart vanilla ice cream
  • 1 10-ounce package of frozen raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar (optional)


Instructions

Make the raspberry sauce.

  1. Place frozen raspberries and sugar (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 
  2. Cook the raspberries until the mixture is boiling.  Boil for one minute.  Stir to break up the raspberries.

Assemble the dessert.

  1. Scoop balls of ice cream into serving glasses or dishes.
  2. Spoon, pour, or ladle hot berry sauce on the ice cream. 

Alternatively

  1. Scoop balls of ice cream into serving glasses or dishes.
  2. 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. 


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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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  1. Benita

    January 31, 2025 at 5:24 am

    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.

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    • Gitta Grether-Sweeney

      February 08, 2025 at 2:28 pm

      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! 😊

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  2. Freddi kazo

    July 23, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    Delicious. Just like I remember eating ice cream in Germany. And so easy too

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    • Gitta Grether-Sweeney

      July 27, 2024 at 4:06 pm

      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

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  3. Lori Hicke

    February 13, 2022 at 9:49 pm

    Nice and easy! Can’t wait to try it!

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  4. Mary

    February 13, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    Fantastic dessert!! This recipe is a keeper!

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