Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Copycat Ice Cream
Rich vanilla ice cream with fresh Bing cherries and shaved semisweet chocolate. Made with eggs, heavy cream, and milk, then churned in an ice cream maker. A creamy, homemade version of the classic flavor combining sweet cherries and chocolate pieces.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate, shaved
- ¼ cup Bing cherry, fresh, halved and pittedmaraschino cherry1:1flavor
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- 2 large egg
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- 1
Place shaved chocolate flakes and cherries in separate bowls, cover, and refrigerate.
- 2
Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- 3
Whisk in sugar gradually, then continue whisking until completely blended.
- 4
Pour in cream and milk and whisk to blend.
- 5
Add chilled chocolate and cherries and stir to combine.
- 6
Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following manufacturer instructions.
Tips
Canned cherries work if fresh are unavailable; drain syrup thoroughly to prevent excess liquid in the mixture.
Chill chocolate and cherries before adding to prevent them from melting into the base.
Good to Know
Airtight container in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Prepare through step 5 and freeze in ice cream maker up to 1 day before serving.
Scoop and serve immediately for best texture.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip chilling chocolate and cherries to avoid them melting into the mixture.
Do not over-whisk after adding cream and milk to avoid incorporating excess air.
Do not use syrup-packed canned cherries without draining to avoid watery ice cream.
Substitutions
sweeter, softer texture