Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries to the mixture and stir until well combined.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours or overnight
- Churning time: 20-25 minutes
- Freezing time: 4 hours
Temperature:
- Refrigerate at 40°F or below
- Freeze at 0°F or below
Serving size:
- Makes about 1 quart of ice cream
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 31g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Heavy cream: You can use half-and-half or light cream instead, but the ice cream will be less creamy.
- Maraschino cherry juice: You can use grenadine syrup or cherry syrup instead, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Maraschino cherries: You can use fresh cherries or other canned cherries instead, but the texture will be different.
Variations:
- Chocolate chip maraschino cherry ice cream: Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the ice cream mixture before churning.
- Almond maraschino cherry ice cream: Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the ice cream mixture before churning.
- Strawberry maraschino cherry ice cream: Replace the maraschino cherry juice with strawberry syrup and add 1/2 cup of chopped fresh strawberries to the ice cream mixture before churning.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the ice cream mixture is well chilled before churning to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
- Don't overfill the ice cream maker, as the mixture will expand as it churns.
- If the ice cream is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Storage instructions:
- Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
- It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.
Reheating instructions:
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
Pairings:
- Chocolate cake
- Brownies
- Fresh fruit
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too soft after churning, freeze it for a few more hours until firm.
- If the ice cream is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized dairy products to prevent foodborne illness.
- Wash your hands and all equipment before preparing the ice cream.
Food history:
- Maraschino cherries were originally made from marasca cherries, a sour cherry variety from Croatia, and preserved in maraschino liqueur.
- The modern maraschino cherry is typically made from sweet cherries that are bleached and dyed red, then preserved in a sugar syrup.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet
- Creamy
- Cherry
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert after dinner or as a sweet treat on a hot day.
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