Make this fresh, creamy cherry ice cream at home with just a few ingredients! This easy no-churn ice cream recipe is the perfect summer dessert bursting with cherry flavor.
Place the cherries in a bowl and let them unthaw completely. Once thawed, remove 5 tablespoons of their juice. Keep aside 1-2 tablespoons of whole cherries, and belnd the rest (see notes).
In a large bowl, whip 1½ cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar.
In another bowl, mix the cherry compote, the juice and the whole cherries. Add the sweetened condensed milk, the almond extract. Stir until well combined.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cherry until fully incorporated. Make sure to not over mix.
Pour into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 6–8 hours, or overnight.
Serve it in a cup or in a cone, topped with some Amarena cherry in their syrup. Enjoy it! Mangia!
Notes
TIPS for BLENDING CHERRIES-For smooth ice cream, blend the cherry mixture until smooth.-For chunky texture, mash lightly with a fork and cool completely