Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing, pitting, and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Choose ripe cherries for optimal sweetness. Make sure your mixture is thoroughly chilled before churning for a smoother texture. Feel free to customize by adding other fruits or flavorings like almond extract or chocolate chips.