Dreamy Cherry Ice Cream
A nostalgic and creamy cherry ice cream recipe that’s perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning/Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them, then set aside.
- Blend the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until dissolved.
- Add the halved cherries to the mixture, folding gently.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 120 minutes.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker or freeze while stirring every 30 minutes.
- Incorporate the reserved cherries before final freezing.
- Freeze the ice cream in an airtight container for 120 to 240 minutes.
Notes
For added flair, garnish with fresh cherries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce upon serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cherry ice cream, summer dessert, homemade ice cream, nostalgic recipes