Cherry Chip Ice Cream
This cherry chip ice cream is a favorite old fashioned ice cream flavor, stuffed full of fresh cherries, and mini chocolate chips. The perfect fruit and chocolate combo!
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Cherry Ice Cream:
- 2 cups cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 dash salt
For Mixing in:
- 3/4 cup cherries (finely diced)
- 2 TBS granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Freeze the bowl of a 2QT ice cream maker at least 12 hours in advanced, before making the ice cream.
- Add 2 cups of the chopped cherries to a large bowl with the granulated sugar and stir it together. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Scoop the cherries, sugar, and heavy cream into a blender and blend until the cherries are chopped up and the mixture is combined.
- Stir the milk into the cream mixture. Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and the salt.
- Pour the cherry cream mixture through a strainer to strain out the cherry skins.
- Add the ice cream to a prepared ice cream maker and churn according to the ice cream makers directions, about 30 minutes.
- Add the remaining 3/4 cup of cherries to a small bowl with the granulated sugar and let it sit while the ice cream is churning.
- Strain the cherries through a fine mesh strainer to get the extra liquid out. Blot lightly with a paper towel.
- Once the ice cream is thickened to a soft serve consistency, add in the chocolate chips and chopped cherry pieces. Let it churn for another 5 to 10 minutes until they are mixed well into the ice cream.
- Serve immediately for a creamy, soft ice cream, or scoop it into a 2QT container and cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or even better overnight.