Craving a sweet treat? This no-churn Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream is packed with juicy fresh cherries and smooth vanilla flavour— it's kid approved and perfect for a hot summer day!
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Freeze Time 6 hourshours
Total Time 6 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 8Servings
Ingredients
2cupsHeavy Cream
1cupWhole Milk
¾cupGranulated Sugar
1.5cupsFresh or Frozen Cherriespitted and halved
1tbspLemon Juice
1tspVanilla Extract
PinchofSalt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are soft and start to release their juices, about 10-15 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then blend it slightly, leaving some chunks for texture. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Gently fold the cherry mixture into the cream mixture until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a large, shallow dish or a loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the freezer. After 45 minutes, remove the mixture from the freezer and stir it vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up any ice crystals that have formed. Return to the freezer. Repeat this stirring process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, or until the ice cream is firm and creamy.
Once the ice cream has reached the desired consistency, let it freeze for an additional hour or until fully set. Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy!