How to Make Cherry Ice Cream

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove stones and purée the cherries.

   Carefully de-stone the cherries, taking care not to waste any of the fruit.
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   Step 2: Place the pitted cherries into a blender or food processor and purée.

   Once you have prepared all of the cherries, purée them so that you are left with a smooth paste.
   
   Leave to one side. , Separate the eggs if not already done, keeping the yolks in a small bowl and discarding the whites.
   
   Whisk the yolks together until they are well beaten. , Heat on a medium heat, stirring frequently until all the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is almost at the boil. , Leave to cool fully. , Once the mixture is cool, stir in the puréed cherries thoroughly. , Check your manufacturer's instructions but for this quantity, you will probably need to put the machine on for roughly 30 minutes. , Once the time is up and the ice cream has set, simply scoop and serve.
   
   Add some fresh cherries as garnishes if wished.
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   Step 3: Make a basic custard.

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   Step 4: Mix the egg yolks in a saucepan with single cream and caster sugar.

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   Step 5: Remove from the heat and pour into a cold bowl or jug.

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   Step 6: Combine the fruit and the custard.

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   Step 7: Transfer everything into your ice cream maker.

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   Step 8: Serve.

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