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Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

A classic flavor combination-chocolate and cherries-turns everyday vanilla ice cream into a special dessert.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 generous quart

Ingredients

2 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries
2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate,coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Puree cherries in processor until almost smooth but some small pieces remain. Transfer to bowl. Add kirsch and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Place ice cream in large bowl. Stir in cherry mixture and chocolate. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

TagsIce CreamFrozen DessertDessertKirschBrandyAlcoholBeveragesAmericanCherryStone FruitFruitChocolateSnackNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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