Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of this decadent No-Churn Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream. With a velvety chocolate base swirled with sweet cherries and chocolate chips, this homemade ice cream is a delightful treat for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Add-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups pitted and halved sweet cherries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix the Ice Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined. Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, smoothing the top. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy straight from the freezer!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the cherries in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes before adding.
- You can also swirl in cherry jam or fudge sauce before freezing for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
