Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
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

August 20, 2004

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

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 Cream Frozen Dessert Dessert Kirsch Brandy Alcohol Beverages American Cherry Stone Fruit Fruit Chocolate Snack Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Food Processor Bon Appétit

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