Condensed Milk Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
No ice cream maker, no problem! This no-churn chocolate cherry ice cream is made with condensed milk, creating a creamy and soft homemade ice cream. All you need are 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and 5 staple ingredients. If you love black forest flavors of rich chocolate with tart black cherries then this quick and easy recipe is for you.
Why you’ll love my chocolate cherry ice cream
- No-churn recipe: No ice cream maker needed.
- Quick and easy: Only 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and 5 ingredients required.
- Egg-free ice cream recipe.
Ingredients
- Condensed milk – Sweetened condensed milk gives this no-churn ice cream its sweetness and creamy flavor. You can make your own in 5 minutes following this quick and easy condensed milk recipe.
- Cream– Heavy cream works best. Lower-fat options create a firmer texture.
- Cocoa – Rich Dutch-processed cocoa or raw cacao powder gives this cherry chip ice cream its rich chocolate flavor and dark color.
- Cherries – I use canned black Morello sour cherries as their tart flavor pairs well with rich chocolate. You can also use fresh or frozen cherries.
- Chocolate – I use dark chocolate chips but you can also opt for milk chocolate to create a sweeter version. Add chocolate chunks for a richer taste and flakes or shards if you prefer less chocolate.
Variations
Chocolate swirl: Swirl in chocolate sauce or hot fudge during the folding process for an extra chocolatey boost.
Cherry swirl: Swirl in cherry pie filling or homemade cherry sauce for that classic Black Forest cake flavor.
Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia Copycat: Swap the cocoa with 2 tsp of vanilla extract to create a simpler chocolate cherry ice cream that’s very similar to the popular Cherry Garcia flavor from Ben & Jerry’s.
Black forest ice cream cake: Line a loaf tin with clingfilm and add a layer of baked brownies (my cherry brownies are perfect) followed by half of the the chocolate cherry ice cream mixture. Repeat both layers and smooth the surface. Cover with foil then freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Serve immediately.
Recipe FAQs
Condensed milk ice cream can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 weeks.
Yes, you can but due to its reduced fat content, it’ll have a less creamy and icier texture.
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Condensed Milk Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz / 395g each
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries fresh, frozen, or tinned (drained)
Garnish
- 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cherries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sifted). Whisk thoroughly with an electric handheld or stand mixer until soft peaks form.2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh 1 cup cherries. If you are using tinned cherries, fully drain off the syrup. Chop them up slightly as whole frozen cherries can be hard to eat in the final ice cream.1 cup cherries
- Slowly fold in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, cherries, and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into the ice cream base with a large spoon.1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- Transfer the ice cream mixture into a freezer-proof container or clingfilm-lined loaf pan and decorate the top with 1/4 cup cherries and 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze it for 6 hours or until fully set.2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup cherries
- Scoop the condensed milk ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately.
