This is the BEST homemade black cherry ice cream recipe that is made with just 4 ingredients. This easy no churn ice cream recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep for a creamy and delicious treat that is perfect for Summer.

Ice cream is the best Summer dessert, especially when it’s homemade. Homemade ice cream can take a long time to make and if you don’t have an ice cream maker, then no churn is the best way to go.

Serve this easy black cherry no churn ice cream with grilled turkey burgers, Italian salmon or shrimp kabobs.

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• 🍒 Ingredient notes
• 📋 Substitutions and variations
• 🥣 Step by step instructions
• ⭐ Expert tips
• 💭 Frequently asked questions
• 🥡 Storage suggestions
• 🍰 More dessert recipes
• 📖 Recipe

🍒 Ingredient notes

• Cherries – This homemade ice cream can be made with pitted fresh or frozen cherries. Frozen cherries do not need to be defrosted before hand, but letting them soften slightly helps when you pulse them through the food processor.
• Whipping Cream – Make sure you get heavy whipping cream to make this black cherry ice cream recipe. Unfortunately, there are no substitutes for this and it is needed to whip and create air into the ice cream.

📋 Substitutions and variations

• Cherries – The cherries can be pulsed as much or as little as you like, depending on how big of chunks in the ice cream are desired.
• Fruit – Substitute the cherries with blackberries, strawberries or raspberries.
• Additions – Add sliced almonds, chopped pecans or chocolate chips.

🥣 Step by step instructions

First, place the sweetened condensed milk and the whipping cream in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cherries. Pulse the cherries in a food processor to the desired size and consistency. Heat the cherries in a pot on the stovetop for a few minutes until they soften and juice forms at the bottom.

Cool the cherries completely and then whip the heavy cream with a hand mixer to stiff peaks. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and cherries to the cream and fold them together gently using a rubber spatula.

Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9″ loaf pan and cover it with plastic wrap so that it’s sitting right on top of the ice cream. Place the ice cream in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours to set.

⭐ Expert tips

• Chill the sweetened condensed milk and heavy whipping cream for the best texture to the ice cream.
• Make sure to cool the cherries completely after cooking them before adding them to the whipped cream.
• Gently fold the ingredients together so it doesn’t ruin the air bubbles that have been whipped into the heavy cream.
• Let the ice cream set completely before scooping. 6-8 hours should be sufficient or overnight for best results.
• Take the ice cream out of the freezer about 10 minutes before serving for easy scooping.

💭 Frequently asked questions

🥡 Storage suggestions

This homemade ice cream will keep in the freezer in the loaf pan covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 weeks. If stored in an airtight container, this no churn ice cream will last for 1-2 months.

🍰 More dessert recipes

If you loved this homemade black cherry ice cream recipe, check out these other dessert recipes that I know you will love too.

• Chocolate Whiskey Brownies
• Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
• Sliced Caramel Apple Bar
• Lemon Ricotta Cake

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