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Crème fraîche and cherry compote ice cream

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

for the cherry compote
  • 100 g pitted cherries you can use either fresh or canned
  • 100 g sugar
  • 10 ml lemon juice
for the ice cream
  • 90 g sugar
  • 6 yolks
  • 500 ml Creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 200 ml milk

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and allow to cook over a low heat until the mixture is jam-like.
  2. Remove from the heat and allow to cool down. The mixture should be completely cool when layering with ice cream.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks until light and creamy.
  4. In a saucepan, heat the crème fraîche and milk until it reaches boiling point then temper over the sugar and egg yolk mixture.
  5. Allow to cool down then churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's directions.
  6. Once churned, scoop a few spoonfuls of the ice cream into a container then add a few spoonfuls of the cherry compote. Continue layering then cover with a lid/plastic wrap and store in the freezer until ready to serve.