Cherry ice cream is one of those summer ice cream flavors that can truly make your day after endless heat from the scorching sun! While ice creams come in countless flavors, none is quite as exquisite and fruity as cherry. The joy increases manifold when you make it at home using this easy recipe! Cherry ice cream could very well end up to be the favorite treat for your family on a hot summer afternoon.
Health Benefits
There are innumerable health benefits of cherries. Cherries have lots of antioxidants and help prevent certain types of cancer. It reduces inflammation and brings relief from arthritic pain. Cherries also help to reduce belly fat and support healthy sleep thanks to the Melatonin present in cherries which promotes good sleep. They reduce post-exercise muscle pain and lower the risk of stroke. What’s more, cherries are great for your skin and hair thanks to the presence of vitamin C. Cherries help maintain a healthy pH balance of the body and are good for the memory and brain function. It’s great for weight watchers looking out to lose weight. Cherries control acidity and pack in lots of energy.
Ingredients
cups of cherries – pitted: 1 1/2
cups of whipped cream: 1 3/4
cup of milk: 3/4
cup of white sugar: 1/2
tsp lemon juice: 1
tsp cornstarch: 1
pinch of salt: 1
How To Make Cherry Ice Cream
- Heat cherries, 1 cup whipped cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan on a medium flame for 5-6 minutes. Lower the flame and cook for fifteen more minutes.
- Allow the cherry mixture to cool down to room temperature and pour it into a blender half full. Puree the mixture in batches until smooth. Pour this blended mixture into a large bowl and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup whipped cream.
- Stir in corn starch and lemon juice. Pour into ice cream maker and keep inside the refrigerator for some 2 hours.
Trivia
Ice creams were created for the first time in 500 BC when ice was combined with flavors to make cool and delicious treats during the summers. It is a tradition for cherry ice cream to be served at the International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia.