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CHERRY GARCIA NICE CREAM (SOFT SERVE)


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Description

A delicious, non-dairy nice cream made with a mix of cherries and chocolate chunks blended with bananas. This is my vegan version of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. It’s an easy no-churn ice cream or soft serve ready in minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 2 frozen bananas, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted and frozen (divided)
  • splash of unsweetened plant milk (plain or vanilla) or Vegan Cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla, optional
  • scant 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (70% +), cacao nibs or raw chocolate chips

Instructions

Place banana chunks, 1 cup cherries, and a splash of milk into a blender/food processor and blend until just combined, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.  Add another splash of milk to help the mixture move (especially if using a blender).

Add in the chocolate and the remaining 1/2 cup of cherries, pulse until just combined.

Serve immediately as a soft serve or freeze for later and serve as hard ice cream.

Makes about 2 cups.

Serves 4 small portions or 2 generously.

Notes

Freeze: Place the ice cream in a sealed container and freeze for at least 6 hours. It will last for up to 2 months. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes, scoop and serve.

It helps to freeze your serving bowl beforehand if possible. It will keep your soft serve chilled a bit longer.

If you don’t want any chocolate chunks, try adding 1 heaping teaspoon of raw or dark cocoa powder instead. 

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Category: Ice Cream, Snack
  • Method: blender, food processor
  • Cuisine: American, Raw