Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream Recipe
A decadent and creamy Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream featuring the rich flavor of almond liqueur and fresh cherries, churned to soft perfection and then frozen for a delightful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes (including chilling and freezing times)
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- ¼ cup almond liqueur
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- tiny pinch salt
Add-ins
- ½ cup cherries, halved
Instructions
- Freeze Equipment: Place a medium shallow pan and your ice cream maker bowl in the freezer to chill thoroughly. This will help the ice cream freeze faster once churned.
- Heat Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, half and half, and almond liqueur. Heat the mixture until it is hot but not boiling, stirring carefully to combine flavors.
- Temper Egg Yolks: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a tiny pinch of salt until smooth. Slowly pour half a cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks while stirring constantly to temper and avoid cooking the eggs.
- Cook Custard: Return the warmed yolk mixture back to the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens enough to almost simmer, ensuring a creamy custard base while preventing curdling.
- Strain and Chill: Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to develop flavor and thicken the custard.
- Churn Ice Cream: The next day, following your ice cream maker manufacturer’s instructions, churn the cold custard mixture until it reaches a thick, soft-serve consistency. A few minutes before finishing, gently fold in the halved cherries to distribute fruit throughout the ice cream.
- Freeze Final Ice Cream: Transfer the churned ice cream into the pre-frozen shallow pan, cover, and freeze until firm. This step allows the ice cream to set completely for optimal texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the ice cream maker bowl and shallow pan are thoroughly frozen before use.
- Tempering the egg yolks is crucial to prevent scrambling and achieve a smooth custard.
- You can substitute almond liqueur with amaretto or another almond-flavored liqueur to maintain flavor integrity.
- Fresh or frozen cherries can be used; if frozen, thaw and drain before adding.
- Store the finished ice cream in an airtight container to avoid freezer burn.
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