Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream
For those of you wanting the ‘real deal’, this ice cream will do the trick. Dotted with chunks of fresh ripe cherries with an old-fashioned vanilla ice cream base, you simply can’t go wrong.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh cherries
- 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar divided
- 2 cups cold whipping cream (33-35%)
- 1 cup cold whole milk (3.5%)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
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Combine the diced cherries and the 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl: mix together and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the cream, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar and whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cherries (including the juice) and stir to combine.
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Process the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.
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Once done, pour the mixture into a freezer safe container or a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm, approximately 2 hours, before serving.