Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

 

Ingredients:

– 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Grab a medium bowl and toss in those beautiful, pitted, and halved cherries along with 1/4 cup of sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to macerate. This is where the magic happens; it really helps bring out their natural sweetness and flavor!
2. In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Once your cherry mixture is ready and all those delightful juices have been released, gently fold it into the cream mixture and stir until everything is combined.
4. Time to churn! Pour your luscious mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches that delicious soft-serve consistency.
5. Transfer your homemade cherry ice cream into a lidded container and pop it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until it’s firm enough to scoop.
6. When you’re ready, serve up that gorgeous cherry ice cream in a bowl or cone and savor the sweet, creamy goodness!