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Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

Rich, creamy homemade cherry ice cream made with a custard base and real cherry sauce — better than the ice cream shop, and simple to churn at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Churn1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best homemade cherry ice cream, easy homemade cherry ice ream, homemade cherry ice cream, old fashion cherry ice cream
Servings: 2 quarts
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Ingredients

Cherry Sauce

  • 1 ½ lbs fresh or frozen cherries pitted & chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp salt
  • 6 large egg yolks

Instructions

  • Follow your ice cream machine manufacture's instructions for best results (normally in the user manual also likely available online). Use the Built-in Compressor feature to make ice cream immediately or place the ice cream bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours prior to use.
  • Cherry Sauce: Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pan. Bring to a boil over high heat (2–3 minutes), stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15–18 minutes, stirring constantly. Strain through mesh, reserving both cooked cherries and sauce separately.
  • Ice Cream Base: Whisk sugar, milk, cream, vanilla, and salt in a pot. Cook on low-medium heat for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Whisk egg yolks separately, then temper by gradually adding 2 tbsp warm milk mixture four times. Pour tempered yolks into the pan while whisking. Cook on low for 8 minutes. Strain mixture into a bowl, add cherry sauce, and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Churn: Churn mixture for 60 minutes. Add reserved cooked cherries during the final 5–10 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze in an airtight container for 6+ hours before scooping.

Serve with a waffle cone or in a cup.

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