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Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ice Cream From Scratch
Fresh, homemade and simple to make, this cherry vanilla ice cream is creamy, sweet, and perfectly with the addition of cherries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Ice Cream Recipes
Cuisine Dessert
Servings 6
Calories 396 kcal

Equipment

  • Set of 2 Reusable Ice Cream Tub Containers For Homemade Ice Cream 1.6 Quart
  • Cusinart ICE-70P1 2-Quart Cool Creations Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato and Sorbet Maker, LCD Screen with Countdown Timer, Makes Frozen Treats in 20-Minutes or Less, Stainless Steel
  • KitchenAid KO117OHAQA Gourmet Ice Cream Scoop, One Size, Matte Aqua Sky

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup + 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar divided
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 15 oz. can of cherries (about 1.5 cups), drained and roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Chill the ice cream bowl for at least 24 hours or until solid. You should not hear any water sloshing around when you shake the bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, ½ cup of the granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped cherries and remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir until combined. Set aside.
  • Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions (mine took about 20 minutes), until it is thick and the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
  • In the last two minutes, add half of the cherry mixture and churn until it is fully combined.
  • Spoon the ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan.
  • Dollop the remaining cherries into the pan and lightly swirl them in. Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  • Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Your ice cream bowl and ice cream base need to be very cold before starting the ice cream machine.
  • If using fresh cherries instead of canned, allow the cherries to sit in the granulated sugar until they get soft.
  • Substitute agave syrup or corn syrup for honey if desired.
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