Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety essence of chocolate layered with the vibrant sweetness of cherries in this delightful ice cream recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry puree
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract and cherry puree.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20–25 minutes.
- Incorporate the extras: Add the halved cherries and chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.
- Freeze & serve: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4–6 hours until firm.
Notes
For best results, chill the base thoroughly and use high-quality ingredients. Avoid over-churning to maintain a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg