Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream
Make a boozy and delicious cherry amaretto ice cream that really tastes of amaretto. This is an easy no-churn ice cream recipe perfect for the summer.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Equipment
- Stick blender or food processor
- Freezer-safe container Note 1
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 9 oz cherries Note 1
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 400 ml/14 oz
- 4 tablespoons amaretto
Instructions
- Cherries: Pit the cherries. Blend ¾ of them. Chop the remaining cherries.9 oz cherries
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Mix the sweetened condensed milk, amaretto, and cherry puree in a large bowl. Fold in the whipped cream and the chopped cherries.1 can sweetened condensed milk + 4 tablespoons amaretto
- Fill container: Line a freezer-safe container with plastic wrap. Pour in the cherry mixture. Cover with more plastic wrap, placing it directly on the mixture’s surface. Cover the container with another layer of plastic wrap now on the surface of the ice cream (Note 3). If your container has a lid, place it on top. Otherwise, cover the container with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Freeze for 12 hours or until solid. Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften up slightly and become more scoopable.
Notes
- Container: A medium-sized freezer-safe container like a glass or plastic box or a loaf pan (about 8x4 inches/ 20x10 cm).
- Cherries: You can use fresh, sweet, or sour cherries.
- Cover the ice cream: This step reduces the formation of ice crystals and prevents the ice cream from absorbing any freezer odors.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 0.3mg