Description
A beautifully fragrant and creamy ice cream inspired by springtime cherry blossoms, blended with cherries and floral notes for a refreshing and elegant frozen dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cherry blossom extract or sakura essence (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted sweet cherries, finely chopped
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 tbsp cherry preserves or syrup (for swirl)
- Fresh cherries (optional topping)
- Edible flowers like pansies or violets (optional topping)
- Mint leaves (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cherry blossom extract until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Stir in the finely chopped cherries and add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
- When almost done, drizzle in the cherry preserves and allow it to swirl briefly.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve scooped into bowls and garnish with fresh cherries, edible flowers, and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Cherry blossom extract adds a subtle floral note but can be omitted for a fruitier flavor.
- Ensure cherries are finely chopped to avoid icy chunks in the finished ice cream.
- Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
