Raspberry-Campari Frozen Yogurt Recipe

Updated April 15, 2020

20140627-frozen-yogurt-raspberry-campari-vicky-wasik-1.jpg — Photograph: Vicky Wasik

Raspberries aren't just sweet. They're tart, a little citrusy, and the seeds have a bitter bite—all nuances that get lost when you add them to dairy. But bittersweet Campari and aromatic orange zest bring all the raspberry's core raspberry-ness right to the front of this frozen yogurt, which is tangy and fruity on first bite with a little nip of bitterness as it melts on your tongue.

Why this recipe works:

Full-fat yogurt brings a balance of acidity, creaminess, and fruity flavor to the dessert.
Orange zest and Campari bring back raspberry's citrusy, bitter flavors that are lost when the fruit is combined with dairy.
The alcohol in the Campari makes this frozen yogurt especially soft and scoopable.

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Recipe Details

Raspberry-Campari Frozen Yogurt Recipe

Active 30 mins

Total 4 hrs 30 mins

Makes 1 quart

Ingredients

14 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) raspberries
2 cups full-fat plain yogurt
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Campari
1/2 teaspoon orange zest from 1 orange
Freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon, to taste
Kosher salt

Directions

Combine raspberries, yogurt, sugar, and Campari in a blender and purée on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl, pressing on the purée with a ladle to strain out the seeds. Stir in orange zest. Add lemon juice and salt in 1/4 teaspoon increments until flavor tastes balanced between sweet and tart. Chill in an ice bath or refrigerate until yogurt registers at least 40°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Churn yogurt in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to airtight container and chill in freezer for at least 4 to 5 hours before serving.