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Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

A delightful treat that combines fresh cherries with rich, creamy homemade ice cream, inspired by the iconic flavor from Ben & Jerry's.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  3. Stir in the chopped cherries and dark chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Serving
  1. Scoop, serve, and enjoy your homemade Cherry Garcia Ice Cream!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 weeks. Best enjoyed within the first week for the freshest taste and texture. You can experiment with different types of chocolate chips.