Posted 10/8/2013, 12:57 pm
The sophisticated flavor combo of chocolate and cherries elevates this easy homemade ice cream recipe.
Serves: 12 Edit
Yields: 12 servings
Total Time: 45 min
Prep Time: 20 min
ingredients
12 ounce(s) (fresh or frozen and thawed) pitted cherries, halved
1/4 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) very cold heavy cream
1 can(s) (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
4 ounce(s) (about 1 cup) bittersweet chocolate chunks
Ice cream cones, for serving
Directions
Place the cherries, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until the cherries break down and the liquid turns to a thick syrup, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 15 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl on medium-high until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks.
Spoon half the cream mixture into a 4 1/2- by 8 1/2-inch loaf pan or 1 1/2-quart freezer-safe container. Spoon half the cherry mixture on top. Using a knife, swirl the cherry mixture through the cream. Repeat with the remaining cream and cherry mixture. Freeze until set, at least 4 hours. Once set, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Tips & Techniques
Easy Upgrade: Make store-bought cones special by dipping the outside in melted chocolate. Let dry for 20 seconds before coating in chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut.
Variations:
Zesty Coconut: Fold in 1 tablespoon lime zest (from about 2 limes) and 1/2 cup toasted coconut. Spoon into the loaf pan and top with 1/2 cup toasted coconut. Freeze as directed.
Nuts About Bananas: Fold in 1 large banana (diced) and 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts (roughly chopped). Spoon into the loaf pan and drizzle with 3 tablespoons caramel sauce. Freeze as directed.
Peach Pie: Fold in 4 graham crackers (roughly chopped; 1 heaping cup) and 1/2 cup peach preserves. Spoon into the loaf pan and freeze as directed.
Chocolate Peppermint: Fold in 12 small chocolate peppermint candies, chopped (such as Peppermint Patties) and 1/4 cup chocolate sauce. Spoon into the loaf pan and freeze as directed.
