This Cherry Cordial Ice Cream will be your new favorite sweet treat. Loaded with cherry flavor, it's the perfect anytime indulgence. Fill a large bowl with this easy homemade ice cream, and enjoy scoop after scoop of the goodness.Â
I tend to keep a jar of maraschino cherries in the house, just for this recipe. I love the color of this ice cream - and the flavor makes it over the top. It's one of those treats that is the perfect setting for a hot summer day.
This is also a simple way to have a yummy dessert on hand to enjoy at the end of a long day. While you do need an ice cream maker to make this treat, it's still a simple process that takes minimal time and effort. I promise that you won't be disappointed!Â
If you're a fan of ice cream, be sure to also check out my Pineapple Ice Cream and this Oreo Ice Cream Recipe.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream - Helps to make a rich and creamy base.
- Whole milk - The added fat content in the whole milk is needed.
- Maraschino cherry juice - Adds a lovely color and flavor.
- Maraschino cherries - You can buy these in a jar at the store.
- Sugar - For sweetness.
- Egg yolk - See the top tip below for alternatives.
- Amaretto - Amaretto is an almond-flavored liquor that pairs well with cherries. It is optional.
- Vanilla extract - For flavor.
- Chopped chocolate - For a fun add-in.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Cherry Cordial Ice Cream
Step One: Mix the ice cream ingredients together until smooth.
Step Two: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's directions.
Step Three: ​The mixture should be nice and creamy. It will look like soft serve.
Step Four: Add in the chocolate. Mix gently.
Step Five: Add in the halved cherries.
Step Six: Put the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm.
Top Tip
If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks in ice cream, you can purchase pasteurized eggs or temper the ice cream base.
Substitutions
- Leave out the Amaretto - You don't have to add this to the ice cream if you don't want to. It adds a great flavor but is completely optional.
Variations
- Homemade chocolate chips - You can make your own chocolate chips or buy them at the store to add to this simple dessert. The chocolaty coating paired with the cherry flavor is so good!
- Almond extract - Give this dessert a sophisticated almond taste by using almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Natural flavors - If you don't want any artificial flavor in this simple dessert, you could also leave out the jar of maraschino cherries and use real cherries! This is a simple way to add that cherry flavor without the processing of the cherries.
- Use a different liquor - I think that adding a chocolate liquor instead of sweet Amaretto would pair really well with the succulent maraschino cherries.
Be sure to check out these Chocolate Cherry Brownies for more great flavor!
Equipment
To make this any homemade ice cream recipe, you'll want to have an ice cream maker. This is a must and the most important piece of equipment that you'll need to have on hand.Â
Storage
Once you make this simple ice cream recipe, you have to let it firm up in the freezer. You can buy a container that is specific for storing ice cream or use any freezer-safe container to let the process start. Within about 3-4 hours, you'll be able to scoop out the ice cream to enjoy.Â
Common Questions
No, for the ice cream to set up properly using fresh whole milk or whole milk from the grocery store is key. The fat content in the milk is needed to make creamy and delicious ice cream. Skim milk doesn't have enough fat content in it to do that.Â
All the toppings! Have fun with this one! You can do sprinkles, hot fudge sauce, chocolate sauce, crushed nuts - anything that you want!Â
While this will last for quite a while in the freezer, be sure that you're checking it for ice crystals. Once you see ice crystals on it, you know that it's freezer-burnt and the dessert has run its course.Â
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📖 Recipe
Cherry Cordial Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 10 maraschino cherries
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks ***
- 2 tablespoon amaretto
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- ½ cup maraschino cherries halved
- ½ cup chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Combine ice cream base ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the ice cream has finished churning mix in the halved cherries and chopped chocolate.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
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