Homemade Cherry Cordial Ice Cream Recipe -> Cherry Cordial Ice Cream Recipe You Can Make at Home

Homemade Cherry Cordial Ice Cream delivers the familiar flavor of chocolate-covered cherry cordials: tender maraschino cherry pieces and dark chocolate folded into a rich amaretto-style ice cream base.

This no-churn Cherry Cordial recipe begins with an almond-flavored base that mimics amaretto. Large pieces of candied maraschino cherries and chopped dark chocolate are folded in for texture and bursts of flavor.

Why You’re Going to Love This Cherry Cordial Ice Cream Recipe

• Authentic cherry cordial flavor. Every spoonful echoes the classic chocolate-covered cherry candy you enjoy.
• Simple no-churn method. No ice cream maker required—perfect for an easy, grown-up dessert.
• Only five main ingredients. Minimal components deliver natural, creamy results comparable to churned ice cream.

Ingredients in Cherry Cordial Ice Cream

• Sweetened condensed milk – A convenient substitute for custard in no-churn recipes; use one standard can.
• Heavy whipping cream – Whipped to add air and body in place of an ice cream machine.
• Almond extract – Provides the amaretto-like note essential to the cherry cordial profile.
• Maraschino cherries – Drain, remove stems, and chop before adding.
• Chocolate – Semisweet or dark chocolate chopped into pieces; mini chips also work if preferred.

See the printable recipe card below for the complete ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.

How to Store Homemade Ice Cream

Store this no-churn Cherry Cordial Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month. Press a sheet of parchment or wax paper directly on the surface before sealing to reduce ice crystals. If the ice cream is very firm, let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before scooping.

No Churn Ice Cream Tips

• Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
• Chill ingredients, bowls, and utensils when possible so the cream whips faster and holds volume.
• Drain the cherries. Discarding the excess syrup prevents added liquid from thawing the texture; you can save the syrup for cherry sodas or milkshakes.
• Don’t skimp on fat. Full-fat cream yields the creamiest result.
• Keep add-ins small. Chop mix-ins to roughly the size of a blueberry so the ice cream scoops easily and every bite is balanced.

Ice Cream Maker Cherry Cordial Ice Cream

To make this flavor in an ice cream maker, start with a churned vanilla base flavored with almond extract. Churn according to your machine’s instructions and add chopped cherries and chocolate during the last two minutes of churning so they distribute evenly without melting or sinking.

Can I Use Chocolate Chips instead of Chocolate Chunks?

Yes—both work. Chopped chocolate creates varied textures and larger bites of chocolate, while mini semi-sweet chips provide consistent, smaller pockets of chocolate throughout the ice cream.

More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

If you enjoy making ice cream at home, try other creative flavors like churro, orange creamsicle, candy cane, cake batter, or chocolate peanut butter for inspiration.

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Homemade Cherry Cordial Ice Cream Recipe

Yield:
12 Servings

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Additional Time:
6 hours

Total Time:
6 hours 5 minutes

No-churn Cherry Cordial Ice Cream with chunks of maraschino cherries and dark chocolate in an amaretto-style base.

Ingredients

• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, stems removed, drained, and chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and place it in the freezer.
2. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, almond extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until combined.
5. Fold in the drained, chopped maraschino cherries and chopped chocolate, taking care not to overmix.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Notes

– Almond extract is key to the cherry cordial flavor, but vanilla can be substituted if preferred.
– Use chopped chocolate or mini chips depending on the texture you like.
– Drain cherries thoroughly; do not add the reserved juice to the ice cream.
– Keep the whipping cream and bowl cold for best volume.
– If using an ice cream maker, churn a vanilla base flavored with almond extract and add mix-ins near the end.
– If frozen too hard, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 345Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 33gProtein: 5g

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