Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate and Cherries
 
Makes about 10 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved
  • 1 cup pitted and chopped cherries, divided
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate, divided
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds until sugar dissolves. Add ¼ cup chopped cherries and ¼ cup chopped chocolate to milk mixture.
  2. Pour into a 2½-quart ice-cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Ice cream will be soft.
  3. Add remaining ¾ cup cherries and ¾ cup dark chocolate, stirring to combine. Divide evenly between 2 (2-quart) freezer-safe airtight containers. Freeze until firm, 4 hours.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/vanilla-bean-ice-cream-with-dark-chocolate-and-cherries-recipe/