Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream
This creamy Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream is a rich homemade dessert made with sweet cherries and a hint of almond-flavored amaretto. Smooth, indulgent, and perfect for summer or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: chopped dark chocolate or almonds
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries and ¼ cup sugar. Cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Lightly mash cherries and let cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream, milk, remaining sugar, vanilla, and salt until dissolved.
- Stir in cooled cherry mixture and amaretto.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes until thick.
- No Ice Cream Maker Option:
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze, stirring every 30–45 minutes for 3–4 hours until creamy.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze 2–3 hours to firm up.
- Let sit at room temperature a few minutes before scooping.
Notes
- Cook cherries first for better texture and flavor.
- Avoid adding too much alcohol—it can prevent proper freezing.
- Chill the mixture before churning for best results.
- Store in freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Let soften slightly before serving for easier scooping.