Description
This Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream combines the sweetness of ripe cherries with smooth vanilla cream in every bite. It’s a refreshing and rich dessert perfect for warm days or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup chopped sweet cherries (fresh or thawed frozen)
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Optional: 1 tsp cherry juice or syrup for extra flavor
Instructions
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Mix base: Whisk together milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fully dissolved.
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Add cherries: Stir in chopped cherries and optional cherry syrup.
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Freeze: Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze upright for 24 hours.
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Creamify: Insert into Ninja Creami and run on “Ice Cream” mode.
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Adjust texture: If crumbly, add a splash of milk and respin until smooth and creamy.
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Serve: Enjoy as-is or top with extra cherries or white chocolate chips.
Notes
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For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and plant-based cream.
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Maraschino cherries add a sweeter, more vibrant flavor if preferred.
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Store any leftovers in the pint container in the freezer for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (freeze overnight)
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g