Best 6 Homemade Cherry Ice Cream Recipes

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Homemade cherry ice cream is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a hot summer day or as a special treat after a meal. With its sweet and tart flavor, cherry ice cream is a refreshing and delicious way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make homemade cherry ice cream recipe, look no further! This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect cherry ice cream from scratch.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY ICE CREAM



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It doesn't have to be cherry season for you to whip up this fruity frozen treat. Just make sure you have a stash of cherries in the freezer and a jar of Luxardo cherries in the pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
1 pound frozen cherries, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Luxardo or Amarena cherries

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil together over a double boiler or in the microwave. Transfer to a small baking pan and freeze at least 1 hour. Use the tip of a knife to crack and remove from pan. Chop into 1/4-inch chunks (you should have 1 cup); set aside.
  • In a blender, puree thawed cherries with lemon juice and salt. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Measure 1 1/4 cups (reserve the rest for another use). Combine milk, cream, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Strain into a bowl set in an ice-water bath. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until cold, about 5 minutes. Stir in cherry puree. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Freeze mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. When the ice cream is the texture of soft serve, fold in chocolate chunks and Luxardo cherries. Transfer to a loaf pan and freeze, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 week. Let soften at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE CHERRY ICE CREAM



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I have been experimenting making cherry ice cream and my secret ingredient is balsamic vinegar - give it a try! I like my ice cream on the creamy side, so I prefer eating it fresh out of the ice cream maker.

Provided by Julian

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ pounds fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
1 cup white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 2 hours. Drain, reserving juice.
  • Mash 1/2 the cherries with a fork or puree in a blender.
  • Combine milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved cherry juice, cream, pureed cherries, vanilla extract; mix to combine.
  • Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Add remaining quartered cherries and freeze for an additional 5 minutes. Ice cream should be nice and creamy. If you prefer it harder, transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.1 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 167.9 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 71.4 mg, Sugar 74.1 g

HOMEMADE CHERRY ICE CREAM



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Wonderfully aromatic and refreshing homemade ice cream.

Provided by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups pitted cherries
1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
¾ cup milk
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat cherries, 1 cup heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture is steamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 15 minutes more.
  • Pour cherry mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, about 2 hours; stir in amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 48.9 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

CHERRY ICE CREAM



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For a homemade treat, this ice cream will make your family feel special.-Carol Dale, Greenville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 quart heavy whipping cream
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Scald milk; slowly pour into egg mixture, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool. , Chop the cherries by hand or in a food processor. Combine cherries with egg mixture and all remaining ingredients. Freeze in an ice cream maker.

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CHERRY-CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups halved pitted cherries (about 13 ounces whole cherries)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup dark rum (or water)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the cherries, 2 tablespoons sugar and the rum in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats a spoon and registers 168 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; add the semisweet and unsweetened chocolate and the butter and set aside until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chocolate mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Churn the chilled chocolate mixture in an ice cream maker. Strain the cherry mixture, reserving the syrup. When the ice cream is very thick, add the cherries and continue churning until incorporated. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Drizzle in the reserved cherry syrup and swirl with a spoon. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE ICE CREAM



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This recipe makes a deliciously rich and velvety ice cream that was an instant hit at our home. It's great in summer, but we'll make it other times of the year, too. Ruby Nelson, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups pitted sweet cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the eggs and sugar. Gradually add 1-3/4 cups cream. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the egg mixture. Add the lemon juice, vanilla, lemon zest and remaining cream. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Stir in cherries. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Allow to ripen in ice cream freezer or firm up in the refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours before serving.

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Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your ice cream.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to remove the pits.
  • Sweeten the cherries to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
  • Use a high-quality ice cream maker. This will help ensure that your ice cream is smooth and creamy.
  • Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will usually take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the ice cream to firm up and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Homemade cherry ice cream is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own cherry ice cream that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give homemade cherry ice cream a try. You won't be disappointed!

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