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Ben Jerry's Cherry Garcia Copycat Recipe

Conquer your ice cream cravings with this decadent Cherry Garcia copycat recipe! Recreate the iconic Ben & Jerry's flavor at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Get ready for a taste of pure bliss – rich, creamy ice cream bursting with sweet cherries and chunks of dark chocolate. (Prep time includes significant chilling time.)

Prep Time 260 mins
Cook Time 1440 mins
Calories 452.3 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ben Jerry's Cherry Garcia Copycat

  • 1 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped or mini chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bing cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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How to Make Ben Jerry's Cherry Garcia Copycat

  1. Place 1 cup of shaved dark chocolate flakes in a medium bowl and 1 cup pitted fresh cherries in a separate bowl.
  2. Cover both bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk 4 large eggs until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
  4. Gradually whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar, whisking until completely blended (about 1 minute).
  5. Pour in 2 cups heavy cream and 1 cup whole milk. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chilled chocolate flakes and cherries.
  7. Transfer the mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once churned, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to allow the ice cream to fully harden.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

107g

Carbs

10g

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