You might think it’s impossible to recreate the classic Cherry Garcia ice cream at home, let alone make it sugar-free. But we’re here to blow your mind with this healthful twist on the beloved flavor. This recipe maintains the creamy, fruity, and chocolaty goodness while cutting down on sugar using a secret ingredient – monk fruit sweetener. Get ready to amaze your friends and family with this guilt-free dessert that tastes like the real thing!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of milk
- 3/4 cup of monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup of fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate flakes (sugar-free)
- 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
Instruction:
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and monk fruit sweetener. Heat on medium until the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Remove the mixture from heat and add the vanilla extract. Allow to cool.
- Once cooled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Five minutes before the churning is complete, add the chopped cherries and chocolate flakes.
- Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
This Cherry Garcia ice cream perfectly balances creaminess, sweetness, and tartness. The monk fruit sweetener is the star ingredient, offering all the sweetness of sugar without the empty calories. The cherries give the ice cream a fruity freshness that contrasts beautifully with the richness of the cream and the bitterness of the chocolate flakes. The result is a dessert that is delicious and good for you! This ice cream is perfect for a hot summer day, a family gathering, or even a casual night in. It’s easy to make, but the taste is anything but simple. This Cherry Garcia ice cream will surely become a new favorite in your household.