Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries fresh or frozen (pitted if using fresh)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- This recipe requires an ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and place the core in the freezer well in advance to freeze solid. Most manufacturers require at least 24 hours.
- Roughly chop the cherries, divide them in half, and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla.2 cups cherries
- Bring to a steep over low-medium heat. Steam should begin to rise from the liquid. Stir consistently and continue to cook over low-medium heat for approximately 8-10 minutes until the custard slightly thickens. The custard should lightly coat the back of a spoon when ready.2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 5 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the custard through a mesh strainer to remove any solid pieces. Transfer the custard to a bowl to cool and cover with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap should touch the top of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Place in the refrigerator to cool (about 2 hours).
- After the custard cools, pour the custard and half of the chopped cherries into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until the ice cream reaches the soft set stage.
- Add the remaining chopped cherries, and continue to churn until the ice cream is well mixed and has begun to set.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container, and place in the freezer until completely firm. This will vary based on how frozen the ice cream is when it’s removed from the ice cream maker. (Ours took 4 - 6 hours.) Serve cold.
- For tips and storage information continue scrolling to the post below the recipe card.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of ice cream. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
379
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
192
mg
64
%
Sodium
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
194
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
33
g
37
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
1108
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
