Homemade Cherry Ice Cream
Indulge in the sweet, summery delight of Homemade Cherry Ice Cream, a decadent treat bursting with real fruit flavor! Made with fresh cherries, heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla extract, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a creamy, velvety texture with delightful pops of tart cherry chunks. The natural sweetness of macerated cherries pairs beautifully with hints of lemon juice, creating a refreshing contrast in every bite. Perfect for warm afternoons or special occasions, this homemade cherry ice cream is churned to perfection and frozen to scoopable bliss. Whether served in a waffle cone or a bowl, it's a must-try dessert that combines simplicity with gourmet flair. Enjoy this vibrant creation and impress your family or guests with a dessert that tastes like summer in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cherries
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Pit the cherries and chop them roughly. Reserve about half a cup of cherries for later, and place the remaining 1.5 cups in a large bowl.
Sprinkle 0.25 cups of sugar over the cherries in the bowl and add the lemon juice. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, allowing the cherries to macerate and release their juices.
Mash the cherries slightly with a fork or a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved completely.
Add the mashed cherry mixture to the cream base and mix thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
While the ice cream is churning, chop the reserved 0.5 cups of cherries into smaller pieces and chill them in the freezer until ready to use.
Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, add the chilled cherry pieces and continue to churn for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate them evenly.
Transfer the ice cream into a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until it is firm enough to scoop.
Scoop and serve the cherry ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.4 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.7 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 842 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 1003 mg | 21% | |
*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.
