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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Churn1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
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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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
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 6 large egg yolks
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.