Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade Cherry Garcia Ice Cream, a perfect summer treat that combines fresh Bing cherries with luscious dark chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of fun and nostalgia, making it an ideal dessert for birthday parties, family gatherings, or simply to enjoy at home. The tartness of the cherries melds beautifully with the sweet chocolate, creating a flavor experience that’s both refreshing and satisfying. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this Cherry Garcia Ice Cream is accessible for everyone, ensuring you can whip up a batch any time the craving strikes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shaved dark chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Candy Bar)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup fresh Bing cherries (halved and pitted)
Instructions
- Refrigerate the shaved chocolate and halved cherries in separate bowls.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the heavy cream and milk until warm but not boiling.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until fluffy; gradually add sugar until combined.
- Temper the eggs by slowly adding one-third of the warm cream mixture; then combine with the rest of the cream mixture.
- Heat until it reaches 175°F, then chill until it reaches 40°F.
- Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker; churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Add shaved chocolate and cherries just before finishing churning; mix well.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg