Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Thick and Creamy Cherry Almond Ice Cream. This rich and creamy treat combines the sweetness of cherries with the nuttiness of almonds for a truly satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients
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For the Cherries:
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 3/4 cups cherries
For the Base:
- 3/4 cup whole raw almonds
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup 1% milk (or 2%)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Poach the Cherries: In a small saucepan, boil sugar and water, add cherries, simmer until soft. Drain, pit, chop, and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Nut-Infused Milk: Roast almonds, grind with sugar, mix with cream, milk, and salt. Infuse flavor, strain.
- Make the Base: Whisk yolks, heat cream mixture, temper eggs, cook until thickened. Chill.
- Freeze: Churn base in ice cream maker, add cherries, freeze until firm.
Notes
- Leftover cherry syrup can be used in cocktails or over ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 90mg
- Fat: Approx. 22g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150mg
