Description
A luxurious ice cream featuring brandy-soaked cherries and rich dark chocolate chunks, perfect for summer gatherings and sweet nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup brandy (or cherry liqueur for a twist)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (high-quality)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by soaking them in brandy for at least 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming.
- Whisk the egg yolks, then temper them by slowly adding the hot milk mixture.
- Cook the custard over low heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (5-10 minutes).
- Strain the custard, stir in heavy cream, and refrigerate until chilled (at least 4 hours).
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Fold in the soaked cherries and chocolate chunks, then freeze in an airtight container for about 4 hours.
- Scoop and serve, garnished with extra cherries and chocolate if desired.
Notes
Ensure the custard cools completely before churning for the best texture. Patience is key for achieving the perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, cherries, chocolate, summer treat