Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with this homemade Fresh Cherry Ice Cream. Each scoop is a delightful blend of sweet, ripe cherries and creamy goodness, making it the perfect treat for warm days or family gatherings. Easy to prepare, this ice cream captures nostalgia in every bite, ensuring it’s a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, chopping half into small pieces and leaving the other half whole.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and whole milk until well blended.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and salt until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gently fold in both chopped and whole cherries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes). If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour into a shallow dish, freeze, stirring every half hour until set.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg