Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. This luxurious homemade treat combines the luscious sweetness of ripe cherries, infused with smooth brandy, and rich dark chocolate chunks for a decadent dessert experience. Perfect for warm summer gatherings or cozy nights in, this ice cream is surprisingly easy to make from scratch using simple ingredients. Each scoop offers an exquisite balance of tartness from the cherries and the deep richness of chocolate, making it a standout addition to any dessert repertoire. Impress your family and friends with this elegant yet effortless delight that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup brandied cherries (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Wash and pit fresh cherries. If making your own brandied cherries, soak them in brandy for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
- Fold in the prepared brandied cherries and their juice into the dairy mixture.
- Stir in dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg