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Black Forest Ice Cream

This Black Forest Ice Cream is delicious mix of chocolate and cherry flavors. And the rich creamy texture makes it irresistible.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Electric Mixer
  • airtight container - 2 quarts
  • ice cream maker
  • Ziploc bag or piping bag

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 16 ounces frozen cherries roughly chopped
  • ½ to 1 cup hot fudge sauce

Instructions

  • In a double bowler, melt chocolate over hot water until smooth. Slowly add the milk, whisking to combine. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat eggs with an electric mixer until light and foamy, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar and continue mixing until blended.
  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, blending until combined. Stir in the chocolate mixture to the cream mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Pour the ice cream mix into the ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Fold the frozen cherries into the ice cream.
  • Place the hot fudge sauce into a zip top freezer bag with the corner snipped.
  • Transfer the soft serve ice cream to a freezer safe container, layering with ribbons of fudge sauce.
  • Freeze the ice creamfor 4 to 6 hours.

Notes

Make 1 quart liquid and about 1 ½ quart frozen.
In the Cuisinart Ice Cream 2 quart machine, this takes approximately 30 minutes to freeze into soft serve.
Store leftover ice cream in the freezer for up to three months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg