Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

The marriage of cherry and vanilla is a cornerstone of American confectionery. In this recipe, cherries aren't cooked down but added fresh to the cream, maintaining the fruit's crunch and acidity which cuts through the fatty sweetness of the cream. The 'Philadelphia-style' (egg-free) base allows the vanilla flavour to shine through clearly.
🕒 Prep Time 2 hrs 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ice cream maker (recommended)
  • Saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Heat cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until sugar completely dissolves. Do not boil!

Tip: Dissolution is the only goal.
2

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Chill completely in fridge (approx. 2 hours).

Tip: Cold base is essential for good ice cream. If put in warm, it won't be creamy.
3

Pour cold base into ice cream maker and churn until creamy (approx. 20 mins).

Tip: The machine mixes air into the mass, making it soft. [Overrun]
4

When ice cream is almost ready (thick like soft serve), add chopped cherries and mix for another 1 minute.

Tip: If added at the start, heavy fruit pieces would sink or clog the paddle.
5

Transfer to freezer container and freeze for another 1-2 hours for perfect texture.

Recipe FAQ

The cherries became icy in the ice cream, why?
Fruit water content freezes into ice. Prevent this by letting cherries sit in sugar briefly (macerating) to draw out water, or chop them very finely.

Ingredients

  • 200 ml Double cream (min 30%)
  • 200 ml Whole milk
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 150 g Fresh cherries (pitted, chopped)