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Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

A refreshing and creamy dessert featuring ripe cherries, perfect for warm summer days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Ice Cream
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Mixture
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Used for macerating the cherries
Cream Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Remaining sugar for the cream mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the pitted and halved cherries with 1/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl and let them macerate for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Fold the cherry mixture into the cream mixture and stir until fully combined.
Churning
  1. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until you achieve a soft-serve consistency.
Freezing
  1. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Serving
  1. Serve the homemade cherry ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider adding almond extract or blending the cherry mixture for a smoother texture. Make sure your ice cream maker bowl is fully chilled before churning.