Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia Ice Cream, a classic treat that combines luscious cherry flavors with rich, dark chocolate. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings, this easy-to-make recipe invites you to create a gourmet dessert right in your kitchen. With its smooth texture and customizable ingredients, every scoop is a delightful experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings. So grab your ice cream maker and let’s get started on this delicious journey!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup shaved chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Candy Bar)
- 1/2 cup fresh Bing cherries (halved and pitted)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 4 cups heavy or whipping cream
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Prepare cherries and chocolate by placing them in separate bowls, covering tightly, and refrigerating.
- In a medium saucepan, warm the cream and milk over medium-low heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy; gradually add sugar while whisking until fully combined.
- Temper the eggs by slowly adding some of the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously.
- Combine the egg mixture with the remaining cream mixture in the saucepan; heat until it reaches 175°F (80°C), then remove from heat.
- Chill the custard mixture to below 40°F (4°C).
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
- When thickened, add chocolate and cherries, then continue freezing until desired consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg