Homemade vanilla ice cream with cherries and dark chocolate. Just like Ben and Jerry make!
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Total time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Ingredients:
1/3 cup shaved dark chocolate |
1/3 cup frozen sweet dark cherries, halved |
2 eggs |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 cups heavy cream |
1 cup milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Pinch of salt |
Steps:
- Place the shaved chocolate and cherries in separate bowls, cover and refrigerator while you mix the ice cream.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and whisk until completely blended. Whisk in the cream and milk, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- About 2 minutes before the ice cream is done, add the chocolate and cherries. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freeze until ready to serve.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups of Pitted Cherries, halved |
2 Tbsp of Granulated Sugar |
1/4 cup of Water |
1 tsp of Lemon Juice |
1 tsp of Cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp of Water |
3 cups of Heavy Cream |
1 14oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk |
1 Tbsp of Vanilla Extract |
1 1/4 cups of Semisweet Chocolate Chunks or Chips |
Steps:
- 1) In a saucepan over medium heat, add the cherries, sugar, lemon and water, bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, then add the cornstarch mixture and cook for 2 more minutes or until thickened, remove to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
2) In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a handheld electric whisk) whisk the heavy cream and vanilla together until it forms stiff peaks, add the sweetened condensed milk and mix just for a few seconds to incorporate it.
3) Fold in the chocolate chunks, pour into a large container (make sure the container has a tight fitting lid) add the cherry mixture on top and slowly swirl it in, cover and pop in the freezer overnight.
4) When ready to serve, allow it to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.