Homemade Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
A delightful recipe that marries the sweet and tangy flavor of cherries with the creamy essence of vanilla, perfect for warm summer days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Optional: additional cherries for serving
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Fold in the 1 cup of pitted and chopped cherries, mixing gently.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve the ice cream in bowls, optionally topping with additional cherries.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider the slow churn method by freezing in a shallow dish and stirring every 30 minutes until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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