Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Sweet and sinister, this Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is a match made in heaven.

Rich dark chocolate chunks mingle with tart maraschino cherries, swirled together in a creamy cloud of heavy cream and whole milk.

It’s a flavor fusion that will leave you begging for more!

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream is churning, melt the dark chocolate chunks in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

Once the ice cream is almost fully churned, add the chopped maraschino cherries and melted chocolate chunks to the mixture.

Continue to churn until fully incorporated.

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place it in the freezer to harden for at least 2 hours.

Once the ice cream has hardened, scoop and serve immediately.

Notes

For a creamier ice cream, make sure to age the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld together.

If using an ice cream maker, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for churning times.

To ensure the dark chocolate chunks distribute evenly, melt them in a double boiler or microwave until smooth, then let them cool slightly before adding to the ice cream mixture.

For a fun variation, try using different types of cherries, such as tart cherries or cherry jam, to change up the flavor profile.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, don’t worry! Simply pour the chilled mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.

This recipe makes 4 servings, but it’s easily scalable if you need to feed a larger crowd.

Just be sure to adjust the churning time accordingly if using an ice cream maker.

Be patient and let the ice cream harden for at least 2 hours before scooping and serving.

It’ll be worth the wait, we promise!

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 29g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 40mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 40g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 32g
• Protein: 5g