Black Forest Ice Cream (Print-Friendly Format)

Chocolate and cherry combine with brownie pieces for a rich, creamy frozen delight topped with chocolate shavings.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cherry Compote

01 - 225g fresh or frozen pitted cherries
02 - 50g granulated sugar
03 - 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 0.125 teaspoon almond extract
05 - 0.125 teaspoon salt

→ Ice Cream Base

06 - 480g heavy whipping cream
07 - 20g unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 397g sweetened condensed milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins and Toppings

10 - 4 brownies, chopped into small pieces
11 - Dark chocolate shavings

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir frequently as the cherries release their juices and begin to simmer.
02 - Simmer the cherry mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the liquid reduces and thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer or whisk.
04 - Add the sweetened condensed milk to the whipped cream base and gently fold together using a rubber spatula until uniformly combined.
05 - Chop the brownies into small chunks and fold them evenly through the ice cream mixture.
06 - Spread one-third of the ice cream mixture into a 23x13 cm loaf pan or similar freezer-safe container. Dollop over one-third of the cooled cherry compote and use a skewer or knife to swirl through. Repeat layers two more times, ending with swirled cherries on top.
07 - Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the surface.
08 - Cover and freeze for a minimum of 7 hours, or until firm throughout.
09 - Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly before scooping and serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Opt for high-quality cocoa powder and ripe cherries for best flavour results.