Cherry and Chocolate Flake Ice Cream
Delight in this homemade Cherry and Chocolate Flake Ice Cream, with a rich blend of whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, black cherry syrup, and dark chocolate flakes. Decorated with hazelnuts and crumbled meringues, this delicious frozen dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 175 ml sweetened condensed milk
- as needed black cherry syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- as needed Amarena cherries
- 100 g dark chocolate flakes
For Decoration
- as needed hazelnut pieces for decoration
- as needed crumbled meringues for decoration
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with an electric whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In an ice cream tub, place half the vanilla ice cream mixture. Add a few Amarena cherries, half the chocolate flakes, and a drizzle of black cherry syrup. Gently swirl the mixture to create a marbled effect.
- Pour the remaining ice cream mixture on top. Decorate with more Amarena cherries, the rest of the chocolate flakes, chopped hazelnuts, and crumbled meringues.
- Seal the container with a lid or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Notes
- Ensure the cream is cold before whipping for better consistency.
- Amarena cherries can be substituted with regular cherries if unavailable.
- For a crunchier texture, add some chopped nuts into the ice cream before freezing.