Cherry Ice Cream is a refreshing frozen dessert made by blending ripe cherries with cream, milk, and sweeteners to create a smooth and vibrant treat. Commonly, it involves pureeing fresh or frozen cherries and mixing them with heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk or sugar, often without needing eggs or cooking, making it quick and easy to prepare. Variations include adding chocolate swirls or almond extract to enhance flavor. This ice cream is appreciated for its natural tart-sweet balance and creamy texture, perfect for enjoying on warm days or as a fruity indulgence year-round
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cherry juice concentrate
- ½ cup fat-free milk
- 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Instructions
Steps:
- Place the cherry juice, milk, yogurt, and heavy cream into the bowl of a blender. Add the sugar, salt, cherries, and almond extract. Puree until only small bits of the cherries remain.
- Pour into a 1 1/2-quart ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
