How to Make Homemade Cherry Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet, tart flavor of cherries in the summer, and one of the best ways to showcase their deliciousness is by making homemade cherry ice cream. This frozen treat is not only refreshing and decadent, but also captures the essence of the season with its vibrant red color and juicy fruit flavor.

Making homemade ice cream may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and a little patience, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Plus, the satisfaction of enj...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
  • 1 cup white sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 2 hours. Drain, reserving juice.
  • Mash 1/2 the cherries with a fork or puree in a blender.
  • Combine milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved cherry juice, cream, pureed cherries, vanilla extract; mix to combine.
  • Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Add remaining quartered cherries and freeze for an additional 5 minutes. Ice cream should be nice and creamy. If you prefer it harder, transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    745 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 168mg
    • Sodium: 71mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 74g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 518mg