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    No-Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 16, 2016 · Modified: May 21, 2020 by Dee

    No-Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream is a homemade frozen treat that's loaded with bits of maraschino cherries. It's easy to make, but it tastes like it comes from your favorite ice cream parlor!

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    I know I just posted a recipe for how to make no-churn ice cream last week, but my kids have this crazy plan to make a different flavor each week. Actually, it's not that crazy. I mean, I love the stuff, and homemade is definitely better than anything you can get from the store. So, we shall see.

    We made s'mores flavor ice cream last time, so this time around, I persuaded the kids to try something a little simpler. Personally, I like vanilla. I know, boring, right? So, vanilla is about as basic as you can get, but you can always add your favorite mix-ins and toppings to dress it up and make it not so boring. And, I think that if you can make a good vanilla, you can make just about anything.

    But, the kids wanted something slightly more exciting, so we settled on cherry vanilla. My younger ones adore maraschino cherries, so they were all for this one!

    This is also one of my dad's favorite flavors, but it's hard to find around here. He's from Pittsburgh, and he used to always get cherry vanilla at a place called Isaly's. Since Father's Day is coming up, I thought it would be nice to try and re-create this flavor as a gift. Dad's can be difficult to shop for, but they almost never turn down their favorite foods!

    vanilla ice cream with maraschino cherries in white dish

    I've never tasted the kind served at Isaly's, but I have had cherry vanilla before, and I was going off of that memory. I wanted the vanilla to stand out, so I added plenty of vanilla extract. I also wanted to make sure that there were plenty of cherries, so my daughter and I used an entire jar, and we took turns slicing them in half.

    This can get messy, and you may end up with red fingers -- just saying. But it's all worth it in the end!

    How to Make No-Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

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    No-Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

    Published by Dee
    No-Churn Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream is easy homemade vanilla ice cream filled with chopped maraschino cherries
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    freezer time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 301 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 14- oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 2 ½ teaspoons organic vanilla extract
    • 1 cup small jar maraschino cherries drained about 1

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream with a mixer until soft peaks form
    • Place whipped cream in the refrigerator
    • Blot the cherries on a towel, and cut in half
    • Pour the sweetened condensed milk into another bowl, and stir in the vanilla extract
    • Fold in the whipped cream
    • Gently stir in the sliced cherries
    • Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or narrow loaf pan, and place in freezer
    • Freeze for about 4 to 6 hours or overnight
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 193mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 1.4mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    If you love ice cream as much as we do, try our Easy Homemade Oreo Ice Cream recipe. Or, try making this homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream in the fall.

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    This no-churn cherry vanilla was a huge hit with our family. It's smooth, creamy and has plenty of vanilla flavor. Plus, you get a burst of sweetness from the cherries with every bite -- yum. I can't wait to see what my dad thinks!

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    1. Janice Kurkiewicz says

      August 08, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      I have a kitchen aid ice cream maker but it is really complicated to use and it calls for a lot of eggs to make. So, I bought another ice cream maker that doesn't require as many eggs, but it didn't come with a marischino cherry ice cream recipe and as I received a whole bunch of marischino cherries, (I couldn't get ahold of fresh ones), from Walmart, I was looking for a recipe that would take those kind of cherries. Imagine my pleasant surprise when not only did I find your recipe that not only used my kind of cherries, but also did not have to use an ice cream maker. Can't wait to try it out.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 09, 2020 at 8:05 pm

        So happy you found the recipe, Janice! Let me know how it goes. 🙂

    2. missyb says

      May 27, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      I'm going to make this tomorrow! It sounds really really good. Did I miss when to add the vanilla extract? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 27, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Whoops! You add it to the milk before you add the whipped cream. I just corrected that, so thanks! 🙂

    3. Rebecca West says

      May 24, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      My daughter would love this! We may try it ourselves this summer...Thanks for linking up with us at Welcome Home Wednesdays, can't wait to see what you have for us this week!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 24, 2016 at 11:18 pm

        Thanks for visiting, Rebecca. This is one of our favorites!

    4. Abigail Cain says

      May 20, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      wow I've never heard of anything like this. I will most certainly give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 20, 2016 at 7:56 pm

        It really is good, and the cherries give it a little extra sweetness. Let me know if you try it. 🙂

    5. Cathy Trochelman says

      May 18, 2016 at 6:21 am

      Yum!!! Those cherries in there POP with color and I'm sure flavor, too!

      Reply
    6. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      May 17, 2016 at 6:05 am

      This would be a big hit at my house too. Perfect for summer for sure!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        We go through so many frozen treats in the summer. 🙂

    7. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:10 am

      We call this ice cream flavor White House Cherry around these parts- it is SO good! And I live about 2 hours south of Pittsburgh, so this is definitely a regional/local favorite. Looks perfect! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks! That's probably why it's so hard to find the flavor here in Phoenix! 🙂

    8. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 16, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      This is my kind of ice cream - easy and delicious! I am a HUGE maraschino cherry fan so this is right up my alley 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 16, 2016 at 11:05 pm

        Thanks, Trish. My kids enjoyed it so much that they finished it up today! 🙂

    9. Jenn @ peas and crayons says

      May 16, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      This would seriously be a dream come true for my cherry loving toddler! A must-try!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 16, 2016 at 11:14 pm

        Thanks, Jenn. My kiddos absolutely loved this!

    10. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

      May 16, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      This sounds absolutely delightful

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 16, 2016 at 11:16 pm

        Thanks! All of us really enjoyed it. 🙂

    11. Krista says

      May 16, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Oh my goodness this looks like heaven! Love this!

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      • Dee says

        May 16, 2016 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks so much. I think this will be gone by tonight! 🙂

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