Amarena Cherry Ice Cream
Indulge in the luscious, creamy delight of Amarena Cherry Ice Cream, a luxurious homemade treat that balances velvety vanilla custard with vibrant bursts of sweet-tart Amarena cherries. This recipe pairs rich heavy cream and whole milk with the deep, floral flavor of Amarena cherry syrup and a generous addition of chopped cherries, creating a gorgeous marbled effect in every scoop. Crafted with a classic custard base, this ice cream delivers an ultra-smooth texture and a sophisticated sweetness, thanks to tempered egg yolks and a whisper of vanilla. Perfect for entertaining or a decadent dessert night, this small-batch recipe yields six servings of utter bliss. Whether paired with freshly baked desserts or enjoyed on its own, Amarena Cherry Ice Cream promises to be a showstopper for cherry lovers and ice cream aficionados alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup Amarena cherry syrup
- 0.5 cup Amarena cherries
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. This prevents them from curdling.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, continuing to whisk.
Cook the custard over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon and reaches about 170°F (77°C). Do not let it boil.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
Cover the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, pour the custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
During the last few minutes of churning, add the Amarena cherry syrup and chopped Amarena cherries to the ice cream maker.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving to firm up.
Serve scoops of the Amarena cherry ice cream and enjoy its rich flavors and smooth texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.1 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.9 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 885 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.4 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 292.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
