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5 from 12 votes

Amarena Gelato

A simple no churn gelato recipe made with the luxurious flavour of amarena cherries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Freezing Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: amarena gelato
Servings: 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 500ml / 2 cups ml double cream/whipping cream
  • 400g / 14oz g condensed milk one tin
  • 2 tsp This is an affiliate link.vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp This is an affiliate link.amarena cherries chopped
  • 2 tbsp amarena syrup can use syrup from the cherries
  • 3 tbsp 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: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1454IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 1mg