Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

The marriage of cherry and vanilla is a cornerstone of American confectionery. In this recipe, cherries aren't cooked down but added fresh, preserving their crunch and acidity to cut through the rich cream. The 'Philadelphia-style' (eggless) base allows the pure vanilla flavor to shine.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ice cream maker (recommended)
  • Saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Heat cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until sugar completely dissolves. Do not boil!

Tip: Dissolving is the only goal.
2

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Chill completely in fridge (approx. 2 hours).

Tip: A cold base is essential. If warm, it won't churn creamy.
3

Pour cold base into ice cream maker and churn until creamy (approx. 20 mins).

Tip: The machine whips air into the mix for softness [Overrun].
4

When almost done (thick like soft serve), add chopped cherries and mix 1 minute.

Tip: Adding early would cause heavy fruit to sink or clog the paddle.
5

Transfer to freezer container and freeze 1-2 hours for perfect texture.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cherries get icy?
Fruit water content freezes into ice. Prevent this by macerating cherries in sugar first to draw out water, or chopping them very finely.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (min 30%)
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries (pitted, chopped)