Description
A delightful and fizzy ice cream treat that combines the flavors of cherry cola with a fun popping candy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cola flavoring (or ¼ cup reduced cola syrup)
- 1 cup cherry purée (from fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and blended)
- A few drops red food coloring (optional, for a vibrant look)
- ½ cup chopped candied cherries (maraschino or glacé)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- ¼ cup Cherry or Cola-flavored Pop Rocks candy (to add just before serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cola flavoring (or reduced cola syrup).
- Stir in the cherry purée until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours until very cold.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (20–25 minutes) until thick and creamy.
- In the last few minutes of churning, fold in candied cherries and chocolate chunks (if using).
- Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm and scoopable.
- Just before serving, sprinkle Cherry or Cola Pop Rocks candy over the scoops.
- Serve immediately for that fun fizzy, popping effect.
Notes
- For a more intense cola flavor, use reduced cola syrup.
- Feel free to customize with other mix-ins like nuts or different candies.
- Ensure the ice cream maker bowl is fully frozen before churning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg