Black Cherry Ice Cream Recipe
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of black cherry ice cream. This velvety, fruity concoction has a history as rich as its flavor, and we'll guide you through the process of making it from scratch. So, grab your ice cream maker and let's get churning!
Equipment
- An ice cream maker
- A blender
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Ice cream storage container
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen black cherries, pitted
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the CherriesStart by pitting the black cherries if they aren't already pitted.Place them in a blender along with half of the sugar. Blend until you have a smooth cherry puree.
- Step 2: Combine IngredientsIn a mixing bowl, combine the cherry puree, remaining sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.Whisk the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Step 3: Churn the MixturePour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for about 20-25 minutes.
- Step 3: Churn the MixturePour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for about 20-25 minutes.