Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- whisk,
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- ¼ cup shaved semi-sweet chocolate bars
- ¼ cup fresh Bing cherries halved and pitted (or canned cherries, drained)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy or whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare Mix-ins:
- Place the shaved chocolate flakes and the cherries in separate bowls.
- Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Make Ice Cream Base:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the sugar, continuing to whisk until completely blended, about 1 minute more.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, whisking to blend thoroughly.
- Churn the Ice Cream:
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- About 2 minutes before the ice cream is done (when it begins to stiffen), add the chilled chocolate and cherries.
- Continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
- Serve:
- Once the ice cream is fully churned, transfer it to a storage container and freeze for an additional 1-2 hours for a firmer texture, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade Cherry Garcia ice cream.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
Pair this Cherry Garcia ice cream with a sweet, fruity dessert wine like a Moscato d’Asti or a Ruby Port.Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 21 g | Salt: 50 mg
