Description
Indulgent brandied cherry-and-chocolate chunk ice cream marries rich cocoa with boozy cherries in a luxurious frozen dessert. Creamy, complex flavors dance across your palate, promising a sophisticated sweet escape that elevates classic summer treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (150 g) dark chocolate chunks (60% cacao)
- 1 cup (150 g) brandied cherries, chopped
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a smooth, homogeneous base by thoroughly whisking heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar completely dissolves.
- Refrigerate the liquid mixture for a minimum of 1 hour to ensure optimal temperature and flavor integration.
- Gently incorporate brandied cherries and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring even distribution throughout the cream mixture.
- Transfer the infused base to an ice cream maker and churn at medium speed for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for a soft, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spoon the churned ice cream into an airtight freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Allow the ice cream to solidify in the freezer for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight, enabling a rich, dense texture.
- When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly, making scooping easier.
- Plate the ice cream in chilled serving bowls or crisp waffle cones, optionally garnishing with additional brandied cherries or delicate dark chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels to match your preferred sweetness, using alternatives like honey or maple syrup for natural sweetening.
- Soak cherries longer in brandy for deeper, more intense flavor infusion if you enjoy stronger alcohol notes.
- Ensure chocolate chunks are chopped into similar sizes for consistent texture throughout the ice cream.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg