Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

Fresh cherries are blended in a lightly sweet milk and cream mixture in this smooth ice cream. Amaretto liqueur adds an extra bit of cherry flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 ½ cups pitted cherries
• 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat cherries, 1 cup heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture is steamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 15 minutes more.

Step 2

Pour cherry mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream.

Step 3

Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, about 2 hours; stir in amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.