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VANILLA CHERRY ICE CREAM

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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cherries, cherry ice cream, cherry vanilla ice cream, frozen treats, homemade cherry ice cream, homemade ice cream, ice cream, no churn cherry ice cream, no churn ice cream, summer dessert, summer recipe, vanilla cherry ice cream, vanilla ice cream with cherries
Prep Time 20 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 311kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Fresh or Frozen Cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt

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.
    halved and pitted cherries simmering in a pot
  • 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.
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  • Gently fold the cherry mixture into the cream mixture until well combined.
    white liquid in a bowl with bits of cherries in it
  • 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.
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  • 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!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 941IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.2mg