- 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.
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.
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)
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Equipment Needed
- Ice cream maker (recommended)
- Saucepan
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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
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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
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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.
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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)