Amarena cherry ice cream – Christophe Felder.

07/07/20254passionfood

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 3 minutes

Serves: For 3/4 L :

Enjoy a delicious Amarena cherry ice cream, a creation by one of my favorite chefs, Christophe Felder, from his book “Les glaces qui rafraîchissent et qu’on adore,” this recipe is a true treasure for dessert lovers. The chef, known for his creativity, regularly shares irresistible recipes on his Instagram account, often co-written with Camille Lesecq.

It is with great pleasure that I reveal this recipe, which I have already made three times with the same success: each time, it’s a real delight!

The preparation of this amarena cherry ice cream begins with making a custard, a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and milk, which you will gently heat without exceeding 82°C. Then, incorporate the amarena cherries and amaretto—I personally replaced it with a drop of bitter almond extract for a non-alcoholic version. Once the mixture is cooled, all you have to do is churn it and store it in the freezer.

And there you go! The preparation is simple and quick, and the much-anticipated moment of tasting arrives. To enhance your ice cream, don’t hesitate to serve it with amarena cherry syrup—a must! You can also add additional amarena cherries and some almonds for a crunchy touch. So, are you ready to treat yourself?

You can also try this recipe for “Semifreddo with Middle Eastern Flavors,” a creation by Sami Tamimi.

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Amarena cherry ice cream - Christophe Felder.

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 3 minutes
  • Total time: 23 minutes
  • Serves: For 3/4 L :

For this recipe you’ll need an ice cream maker and a probe thermometer.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml full fat milk , (whole milk)
  • 25 g milk powder
  • 100 g caster sugar, (80g for me)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 120 g Amarena cherries
  • 10 ml Amaretto, (I used 1 drop of bitter almond extract for a nonalcoholic version)

Method

  • 1)

    In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk with the milk powder and half of the sugar to a boil.

  • 2)

    Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until the mixture is pale. Gradually pour the boiling milk onto the egg mixture while whisking.
    Return the mixture to the saucepan, add the butter, and cook for a few seconds, stirring with a wooden spatula and using a probe thermometer. Once the thermometer reaches 80°C and a maximum of 82°C, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture into a bowl to stop the cooking. Otherwise, you’ll end up with scrambled eggs.

  • 3)

    Add the halved amarena cherries (without syrup) and the amaretto. I replaced the amaretto with a drop of bitter almond extract for a non-alcoholic version.

  • 4)

    Let your custard cool in the refrigerator before churning. Then reserve in the freezer before serving with the amarena cherry syrup and some crushed almonds if you prefer a crunchy texture. But the syrup is a must; it’s just too good.

  • 5)

    Enjoy !!

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