Easy Homemade Cherry Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups pitted cherries
• 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat cherries, 1 cup heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until steamy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 15 minutes.
2. Pour the cherry mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Secure the lid and pulse a few times before blending continuously until smooth. Puree in batches and transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream.
3. Refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled, approximately 2 hours. Stir in amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 275 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 19 g
• Sodium Content: 49 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 73 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g