Divine Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream

Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade cherry chocolate ice cream. This heavenly dessert combines the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with the decadence of dark chocolate. Perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a delightful frozen treat. The recipe is simple to follow and the result is a divine ice cream that will leave you wanting more. Make it at home and savor the luscious combination of cherries and chocolate in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the cherries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the cherries have softened and released their juices, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Once the cherry mixture is cool, blend it in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until the sugar has dissolved completely.
5. Add the cherry puree and melted chocolate to the cream mixture. Stir well to combine.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
7. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
8. Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
9. Serve the divine cherry chocolate ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!

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