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June 6, 2022

Amarena Gelato (No Churn Cherry Gelato)

Published June 6, 2022 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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Are you familiar with Amarena Gelato? If not, you need to become friends!! This no churn vanilla gelato with sour cherry ribbons is luxuriously creamy and oh so tasty!

The cherries in this dessert are divine! To get even more of a good thing, try Black Forest Cake!

Bowl of amarena gelato from the top down

Summer is here, and I couldn’t be happier! Tis the season of basking in the sunshine, sipping fruity drinks and snacking on frozen treats. What could be better?

I live a long way from any beach but that doesn’t mean that I can’t trick myself into thinking that I’m on holiday. And how better than gelato with classic Italian flavours?

Cone of amarena gelato lying on a platter

I don’t eat ice cream regularly, in fact I hardly ever eat ice cream. It’s not exactly a health food and I don’t really feel like I am missing out.

My attitude changes drastically whenever we are in Italy. I want gelato ALL THE TIME. It doesn’t even have to be hot. I just want to consume huge amounts of it for days on end.

I can’t spend all my time in Italy, which means I’ve had to work on bringing Italian-style gelato into my own home. Is it really possible to get silky, creamy gelato-style ice cream in a home kitchen, you ask! Absolutely!

Ice cream cones on a table

Cherry gelato

We all have our favourite kind of gelato. In our family we have devoted fans of strawberry and pistachio.

But my heart goes to cherry gelato, or gelato all’amarena. Smooth and luscious vanilla ice cream threaded with ribbons of amarena cherry preserves.

Bowl of gelato with spoon

Don’t be fooled though – it’s not your regular cherry ice cream that’s been given a name makeover. This is a revelation everyone should discover at one point of their life. Amarena gelato is a beauty to behold!

Cherry adds an elegant flavour to this creamy ice cream. Amarena cherries in particular are something special, which just the right mix of sweet with a hint of bitterness. They match so well with the thick cream.

Amarena cherries are unique, and while there are other options that come close, they can’t quite duplicate the same flavour. This gelato really does benefit from the real thing. Look for Amarena cherry preserves in an Italian section of your supermarket or deli.

If you really can’t find any try Luxardo cherries or other preserved sour cherries. I would not recommend maraschino cherries, though, as they are a bit too one-note!

Close up of amarena gelato

No-churn ice cream

I’m a huge fan of no-churn ice cream, which is why I come back to it so often. It’s almost ridiculous that creamy, decedent ice cream can be made without special equipment or a lot of effort.

I was absolutely determined to re-create this favourite of mine at home and played around with a few different recipes before finding one I loved. It’s beautiful and simple and not something intimidating to tackle at home.

The recipe for my amarena gelato was easy to develop from there and was I ever pleased with the result! And here is the best part…no ice-cream maker required!

Loaf pan of amarena gelato

While I don’t own an ice cream maker, I did borrow one from my friend because I wanted to experiment.

I divided the mixture into half and churned one half in an ice cream maker but left the other one un-churned. I simply put it in a freezable container and left it in the freezer for 5 hours.

Process shots showing cut cherries and frozen cream

No one could tell the difference between the two. No joke!

The vanilla base for this amarena gelato is a combination of double cream or whipping cream and sweet and condensed milk.

Loaf pan with gelato with scoop being removed

I know I already got your attention by the mere mention of sweet and condensed milk. That stuff is pure magic!

I also added a splash of Creme de Cassis because a bit of alcohol prevents ice-crystals from forming and helps create silky smooth texture.  It doesn’t taste boozy at all, I promise you!

Ice cream cone with some inside lying on a table

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Bowl of amarena gelato from the top down

Amarena Gelato

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
No churn gelato recipe with sour cherries.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Freezing Time 5 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 11 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 -8
Calories 547 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 ml /2 cups double cream/whipping cream
  • 395 g /14oz condensed milk one tin
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp chopped amarena cherries
  • 2 tbs amarena syrup
  • 3 tbs Creme de Cassis or any other flavour you love

Instructions
 

  • Whip double cream with sweet and condensed milk and vanilla essence just until soft peaks form. Don't overbeat, we are not looking for whipped cream here. Fold in creme de cassis.
  • If using an ice cream machine, pour the vanilla base in and start churning for 10-15 minutes. Gently swirl chopped cherries in and put in the freezer to firm up for 5-7 hours.
  • If not using an ice cream machine pour in the vanilla base into a freezer safe container and put in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • Remove from the freezer and swirl in chopped cherries, continue freezing for 5-7 hours.
  • Before serving sprinkle with the syrup from the preserves.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 1454IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 1mg
Keyword amarena gelato
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About Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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