Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the pitted cherries until smooth.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the pureed cherries, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated through.
3. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
4. Once the mixture has cooled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Freezing time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Medium heat for cooking the mixture
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning the ice cream
Serving size:
- Makes about 1 quart of ice cream
- Serving size: ½ cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 26g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Fresh cherries can be substituted with frozen cherries.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Whole milk can be substituted with low-fat milk or almond milk.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
Variations:
- Add chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips to the ice cream mixture before churning.
- Swirl in some cherry jam or cherry preserves into the churned ice cream before freezing.
- Add a splash of cherry liqueur or amaretto to the ice cream mixture for an adult version.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to pit the cherries before pureeing them.
- Chill the ice cream maker bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours before churning.
- For a creamier texture, use more heavy cream and less milk.
- For a stronger cherry flavor, add more pureed cherries to the mixture.
Storage instructions:
- Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Keep the ice cream in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Reheating instructions:
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before scooping.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone.
- Top with fresh cherries or whipped cream.
Garnishes:
- Fresh cherries
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Serve with a slice of cherry pie or a cherry clafoutis.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream mixture is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before scooping.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the cherries before pitting and pureeing them.
- Store the ice cream at a safe temperature of 0°F or below.
Food history:
- Ice cream has been around since ancient China, but it wasn't until the 18th century that it became popular in Europe and America.
- Cherry ice cream was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, who served it at his presidential dinners.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and creamy with a tart cherry flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a sweet treat on a hot summer day.
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Region: Spanish