Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
A delightful homemade Cherry Garcia Ice Cream featuring ripe cherries and rich chocolate chunks, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Prepare your cherries by pitting and chopping them. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over them and allow to macerate for about 10 minutes.
- Mix together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Fold in the macerated cherries and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Chill the mixture in an airtight container for at least 2 hours.
- Churn the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze the churned ice cream in a freezer-safe container for an additional 4 hours if a firmer texture is desired.
Notes
Serve with reserved cherry chunks on top and optional toppings like chocolate sauce, crushed nuts, or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (1 scoop)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cherry Garcia, Ice Cream, Dessert, Homemade Ice Cream