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Fresh Cherry Ice Cream With Whole Fruits

June 6, 2017 By Gloria 22 Comments

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Please note that this post contains affiliate links of products that I love and use. This rewards me with a small commission if you choose to buy through the links and none of this will cost you anything – but it does help me pay the bills and deliver you quality content. – Love, Gloria.

When I think about the summer, there are certain fruits I simply can’t ignore. One of those fruits are cherries, and if there’s one thing that makes cherries stand out stunningly it’s ice cream! So here’s one of my personal favourites; cherry ice cream with fresh whole fruits.

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream

There is just something so uplifting about the taste of cherries. Be it pies, candy or ice cream they all have two things in common. The wonderful, red colour that cherries bring with them and their delicious sweetness. This fresh cherry ice cream combines exactly that.The wonderful texture and flavour of ripe cherries and the beautiful colour which gives this ice cream a red marble effect.

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream

While I do love ripple ice creams, I am a huge fan of fruit chunks in ice cream which is why I tried to combine both in this ice cream. Half the cherries were simmered down to a delicious coulis while the other half got roughly chopped and marinated in it for a few hours.

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream

And here’s for a quick editors confession; it was quite a test of patience. I had to muster all my self-control to not eat that delicious fruit mixture on its own. Frankly, I am sure I will make it many more times just use it as delicious ice cream sauce because it is that tasty.

There is just something so uplifting about the taste of cherries. To me, they are the perfect summer fruit because that’s when they are in season and at their best. You can, however, make this ice cream out of season and use frozen cherries. They will do just as fine but you won’t be able to have those delicious fresh bits of cherries that still have a bite to them. But no matter if you choose fresh or frozen fruit, the result will look stunning and taste delicious.

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream

I love to serve this cherry ice cream with frozen blueberries and some grated chocolate. It is a beautiful flavour combination. The sweet ice cream goes so well with the freshness of the berries and slight bitterness of the dark chocolate.

As I scribble down my personal preference, I started wondering: how do you like to eat your cherry ice cream?

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream

Fresh Cherry Ice Cream With Whole Fruits

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 97kcal
Author: The Greedy Vegan
This ice cream comes loaded with the wonderful texture and flavour of ripe cherries and the beautiful colour which gives this dessert a red marble effect.
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Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk* can size : 400ml (13-15oz)
  • 4 tbsp cane sugar or any other light coloured sweetener
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp arrow root powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g cherries pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar or sweetener of your preference

Instructions

  • Pour the contents of the coconut milk cans into a saucepan. If it is the first time you use coconut milk in cans then don’t be alarmed by seeing a thick layer of rather solid cream and a big part of milky water. That is normal. It happens because the coconut milk separates inside the can. Take a whisk and stir until everything is evenly combined.

  • Take about 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the coconut milk out of the pan and set aside in a small bowl. Add the arrow root powder to the small portion of coconut milk in the small bowl. The arrowroot powder will make sure the base thickens once this is added to the bigger pan. Mix until it is perfectly combined and place aside for now.

  • Return to the saucepan and add the 4 tbsp of cane sugar, salt and vanilla. Gently heat over low to medium heat and stir until the sweetener is dissolved and all is well combined. Heat until warm but not boiling.

  • Pour the arrow root powder and coconut mixture into the warm coconut milk and whisk. Increase the heat to medium and keep whisking – don’t leave the pot now. Make sure to whisk it every now and then while making sure the heat is not too high. It is crucial to never let it come to a boil.

  • In about 5-7 minutes the arrow root powder will thicken the mixture and you will be left with a beautiful ice cream base that only needs chilling in the fridge. You will know it is done when you can draw a line with a fingertip on the back of a wooden spoon.

  • I chill my ice cream base in a small metal bowl and place a plate on top of it. You will have a small layer of skin forming on the top of the mixture though you can prevent that by stirring it every 10 minutes while it cools down. It is not necessary though because the processing in the ice cream machine usually takes care of it.

  • While the ice cream base is cooling down in the fridge place about half the cherries into a saucepan. Add 2 tbsp cane sugar and gently heat until they start to fall apart and liquify. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the skins. Add the pure liquid back to the pot and simmer until it is reduced to half the volume. At this point pour the hot cherry sauce into a bowl and add the other half of the raw cherries. Give it a gentle stir and let it cool down.

  • The ice cream base should be fully cooled down before you pour it into your ice cream maker. Depending on the type of ice cream maker that you have you will have to cool its bowl a day in advance. Simply read the instructions of your ice cream maker. I bought an extra bowl with mine so I always have one stashed in the freezer for instant use.

  • Once the base has cooled take it out of the fridge and pour it into your ice cream maker and run it until the ice cream is nearly formed. Transfer the soft ice cream it to a container and drizzle the cherry sauce on top. Take a fork and gently fold it into the mixture to create swirls. Don't overdo it or you will end up with a uniform colour instead of a nice marbled pattern.

  • Cover it with wax paper** and leave it in the freezer for another 2 hours. Doing this will give you the perfect ice cream that can be scooped neatly. To serve take it out of the freezer for a few minutes to soften. Scoop it into bowls and serve with fresh berries if you have.

Notes

* The coconut milk I use contains 75% coconut extract,18% fat and guar gum.
**Covering the ice cream base with wax paper or baking paper prevents ice crystals from forming on top of it.
*** Nutritional information is based on the products and brands that I use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

 

 

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Comments

  1. Robyn says

    June 16, 2017 at 3:18 am

    I loved this and also added some sherry.

    Reply
  2. Flossie McCowald | SuperMomHacks says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    Wow – that looks so deicious! I never even thought about DIY vegan ice cream, but now I have a sense of how to do it! One of my mama-friends is a vegan, so will have to try this with her sometime!

    Reply
  3. Milton Goh says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    I have no idea how to make this ice cream, but I sure would love to eat lots of it! Yes cherry flavor is really awesome and refreshing ?

    Reply
  4. Heather Johnson says

    July 22, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    Cherry is one of my favorite fruits in the summer. This ice cream with the chunks of cherry looks and sounds so amazing!

    Reply
  5. Sharon S. Lopez says

    July 22, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars

    Looks so delicious! Just merely looking into the pictures, makes wanna try it out too. Although cherries are not common fruits in our place. But I guess there are also canned fruits in the grocery.

    Reply
  6. corinne & kirsty says

    July 23, 2017 at 9:19 am

    I love cherry! one of my fav fruits in the summer! cherry ice cream sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try this recipe

    Reply
  7. Gideon says

    July 23, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    This DIY vegan ice cream sure looks yummy and delicious. Learnt a thing or two.

    Reply
  8. Kirstine says

    July 23, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    This looks wonderful. And what a good photographer you are. Really great pictures – Love tha whole thing ❤

    Reply
    • Gloria says

      July 24, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Hello Kistine, thank you so much for the compliment. – Love, G.

      Reply
  9. Mary O says

    July 23, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    This looks so delicious, couldn’t ask for a better desert for the summer holidays. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Gloria says

      July 24, 2017 at 8:59 am

      You’re welcome! – Love, G.

      Reply
  10. Anne Yedlin says

    July 23, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    There is nothing better than a home made sweet treat during the summer! At any time for that matter. Thank you for sharing such a delicious looking ice cream. Makes my mouth water just looking at it. Will have to give it a try for myself!

    Reply
  11. Regan says

    July 24, 2017 at 3:53 am

    This looks amazing! I added it to my Tailwind schedule and will totally be making this soon. Yummy

    Reply
  12. Ha Nguyen says

    July 24, 2017 at 6:04 am

    Looks so yummy . Thats great for my family on the summer weekend . I definitely gonna try this recipe

    Reply
  13. aareeba says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    OMG that looks yummy and super easy to make, Thnaks for the recipe . Am surely gonna try this for a weekend

    Reply
  14. David Elliott says

    July 24, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    The cherry ice cream looks amazing. I would definitely love to try making this. My daughter isn’t really into cherries though which is sad.

    Reply
  15. Bobbi says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    It’s awful that I have never had cherry ice cream. This looks like it would be super delicious.

    Reply
  16. Emely Roman says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Oh my this looks so very yummy! perfect for a summer day!

    Reply
  17. Needa says

    July 25, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    this is the perfect dessert for summers !! love texture result! Will try this weekend

    Reply
  18. fashionmommy says

    July 25, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    It looks absolutely delicious and I love that you have added real fruit. It almost makes it seem like a grown up treat.

    Reply
  19. lex says

    July 26, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    i like the mix of icecream and fruits, its healthy and yummy mix , i will be happy to have a cup of this, it sure looks good and its a delight already.

    Reply
  20. Nina says

    July 28, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I love ice cream with fruit as well. Especially in the summer! I will have to try some homemade one day. I love that this is vegan as well!

    Reply

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