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Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Bliss at Home

Indulge in homemade Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream for a delightful summer treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Sweet Cherries pitted and roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup Sugar granulated or brown
  • 1/2 cup Brandy or rum, optional
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter ice cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk for lactose-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chunks dark chocolate can be a healthier alternative

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine pitted and chopped cherries with sugar and brandy. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  2. In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and salt. Whisk egg yolks, temper with cream, then return to pan and cook until thickened.
  3. Cool the mixture for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Stir in the marinated cherries, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding chocolate chunks in the last minute.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow ice cream base to chill thoroughly for best flavor and texture. Use airtight storage to prevent ice crystal formation.

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