This Cherry Ricotta Ice Cream is creamy and decadent. The flavor and richness is so unbelievable that it is easy to forget that this ice cream is homemade.
Saying that this ice cream is ‘good’ just isn’t enough.
Imagine blue skies, fluffy clouds, chirping birds, sunshine on your shoulders, a breeze against your cheek and grass between your toes . . .
Summertime Perfection. That is what this ice cream tastes like.
I decided to attempt a ricotta ice cream recipe because one batch of my Homemade Ricotta produces four cups! So I’m always looking for new uses for my ricotta. I’m so glad I gave it a try because it is AMAZING! Now I make all of my ice cream with ricotta because it is so unbelievably creamy.
If you don’t own an ice cream maker check out this post: 3 Methods For Homemade Ice Cream. Or if you want to buy an ice cream maker I highly recommend the brand/model that I purchased a year ago, I have been extremely happy with it. It is easy to use/clean, works great and is affordable: {affiliate link} Hamilton Beach 1.5 Qt Ice Cream Maker.
Cherry Ricotta Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Cherries, pitted
- 1¼ cup Ricotta, How To Make Ricotta
- 1 Tb Vanilla Paste
- 1/3 cup Ultrafine Sugar
- 1 cup Half & Half*
Instructions
- Chop the pitted cherries into small pieces.
- Mix all ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator. (if necessary)
- Place your desired ice cream container into the freezer.
- Churn the cherry-ricotta mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Once the mixture is frozen and creamy, transfer to the cold ice cream container.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
*Use heavy cream for an extra rich ice cream. Or whole milk works well too.
This recipe yields 3½ - 4 cups of ice cream.
More Wonky Wonderful Ice Cream:
EggNog Ice Cream
Carrot Cake Ice Cream
Blackberry Frozen Yogurt
“Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn’t illegal.” – Voltaire
I love a good party! I’ve been known to share my delicious creations at THESE awesome parties!
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Mel says
July 9, 2013 atThat’s awesome, I actually got my thermometer to try the ricotta but now I have to do this as well . After the kids go back to school!
Nicole Harris says
July 11, 2013 atOh Yay! I hope you like the ricotta. And this ice cream is absolutely ReDonkulous! More ricotta ice cream recipes are coming soon.
Jenna says
July 10, 2013 atThis sounds seriously good! It looks like you are always cooking up something yummy!
Jenna
Nicole Harris says
July 11, 2013 atThanks Jenna! Yes, I am always cooking up something tasty … to the detriment of my waistline!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
July 11, 2013 atI”ve never thought of trying ice cream with ricotta! It sounds incredible!
Nicole Harris says
July 11, 2013 atI think I’ll be making most of my ice creams with ricotta from now on. Definitely give it a try sometime! Have a great weekend 🙂
Jaclyn says
July 12, 2013 atBeautiful pictures! This looks delicious!
Nicole Harris says
July 12, 2013 atThanks Jaclyn! I appreciate the compliment. Have a fantastic weekend!
Julie says
July 13, 2013 atI may have to try this, You are invited to Share this recipe to Show Your Stuff:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2013/07/show-your-stuff-84.html
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says
July 13, 2013 atThis sounds so dang good!! Yum!
Nicole Harris says
July 14, 2013 atIt is absolutely divine! Thanks for stopping by, have a great week 🙂
Linda says
July 14, 2013 atThis looks luscious. We’re having an ice cream party at Saturday Dishes that Paula (Call Me PMc) and I co-host. I would love it if you brought this over to the party.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @Tumbleweed Contessa
Nicole Harris says
July 14, 2013 atThanks Linda! Have a great week 🙂
Jamie @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says
July 14, 2013 atI absolutely love cherry anything and those ice cream photos are to die for… I would love it if you would link your post up at our Inspiration Monday Link party that has just started.
~Jamie
Nicole Harris says
July 14, 2013 atThanks Jamie! I appreciate the compliments. Have a wonderful week!
Sherri @The Well Floured Kitchen says
July 16, 2013 atI have never made ricotta ice cream, I am very curious. The cherry ricotta combination sounds delicious! Pinned to give a try soon.
Nicole Harris says
July 18, 2013 atYou must give it a try! Ricotta ice cream tastes amazing! Have a great weekend Sherri.
Ashley Christensen says
July 16, 2013 atThis looks so yummy! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I’m also pinning this 🙂
Jillian says
July 16, 2013 atThis looks like an awesome summer-time ice cream recipe. Do you use whole milk ricotta?
Nicole Harris says
July 18, 2013 atHi Jillian! I used homemade ricotta which is definitely whole milk ricotta … made with extra cream too. If you are buying the ricotta I would recommend the whole milk version so that the ice cream will be extra thick and creamy. Enjoy!
Ricki says
July 16, 2013 atOh how I love Ice Cream in summer. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to making this!
Nicole Harris says
July 18, 2013 atI’m a bit of an ice cream addict myself! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Joan@Chocolate and More says
July 17, 2013 atOh boy that looks good, can I have some. Anyways thanks for sharing at Thursdays Treasures, I’m featuring you this week.
Nicole Harris says
July 18, 2013 atThanks Joan, of course I’ll share with you! Thanks for the feature. Have a wonderful weekend!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 21, 2013 atHoly YUM!!
Gimmie Some!
Dina says
July 29, 2013 atoh I love the combination! sounds delish.
Nicole Harris says
July 29, 2013 atThanks Dina!This combo IS amazing!