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A spoon lifts a scoop of cherry chocolate chip ice cream from a container. The ice cream is creamy and sprinkled with chocolate pieces, creating a rich texture. The background is a light wooden surface.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

Cherry chocolate chip ice cream is the perfect blend of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips, creating a creamy, dreamy treat at home in the Ninja Creami!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 24 hours
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 1 pint
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cherries halved and pitted
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk 2%
  • 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener or sugar

Mix ins:

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips chopped
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the cherries and sugar. Let them rest for 15 minutes until the juices start to come out of the cherries.
  • Add the milk and heavy cream to the cherry mixture. Use an immersion blender to combine, but be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring you do not exceed the fill line.
  • Place the container on a flat surface in your freezer and freeze for 24 hours, or until completely solid.
  • Remove the frozen pint from the freezer, run it under hot water for 30 seconds, and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and lock the outer bowl lid into place.
  • Secure the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine. Press the Lite Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
  • If the ice cream appears powdery, add a splash of milk and press the Re-spin button.
  • Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add the chocolate chips. Mix again using the Mix-In button.
  • Scoop into bowls, top with more fresh fruit if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

    • Chop mix-ins into small pieces so they distribute evenly and blend smoothly.
    • Place the pint on a flat surface in your freezer to prevent freezing at an angle.
    • If the ice cream is too hard, use the Re-spin function for a softer consistency.
    • Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or run under hot water for 30 seconds before spinning to prevent icy chunks.
    • If a dome forms on top while freezing, try freezing without the lid or scrape off any excess before spinning to protect your blades.
    • If you're looking to reduce sugar content, consider using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 808kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 2040IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 1mg