AIP Black Cherry Ice Cream

Who needs a cherry on top when you can just have AIP Black Cherry Ice Cream? With less than 10 ingredients, you can make this AIP Ice Cream. It’s creamy and sweet just without all the additives, corn syrup and dairy of store-bought.

Short history of ice cream

To give you a little background on the origins of ice cream, you’ll need to go back in time to the Tang Dynasty in China (about 618 – 907 AD). [source]

It was during this time where it was first recorded that people ate a combination of milk and rice that was frozen in the snow. [source]

However, Italy introduced ice cream to the western world. From Italy, ice cream spread to France and the England. The first commercial ice cream facility was built in 1851 in Baltimore. [source] But the modern era of ice cream really began after World War I due to advances in technology – mostly refrigeration. [source] Due to the new technology of refrigeration, mass production and distribution was possible, and the popularity of ice cream skyrocketed. And it hasn’t really slowed down.

Does Ice Cream Have Eggs?

Traditionally, yes. Eggs make the ice cream creamy plus they are used an emulsifier. Eggs work in ice cream the like the way they do in mayonnaise. [source] Eggs have been substituted in this recipe with tapioca powder. I also use the banana to help make the texture of the ice cream a bit creamier.

Is ice cream allowed on Paleo?

Only Paleo ice cream is acceptable while on a Paleo diet. Traditional ice cream is made with dairy and refined sugar. And many store-bought ice cream has additives as well as corn syrup. This recipe happens to be not just Paleo but AIP. It uses coconut milk as a substitute for milk or cream.

FAQs about Black Cherry Ice Cream

• What flavor is black cherry ice cream? Well, it’s a combination of vanilla ice cream and black cherries. Again, we made it Paleo and AIP by using a coconut milk ice cream base.
• What are the best Black Cherry Ice Cream variations? You can substitute any fruit for black cherries in this recipe. Or you can add about 1 cup chocolate chips as an add-in.
• Can dogs eat black cherry ice cream? NO! Cherry pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide and can be a choking hazard. Do not give your dog this AIP ice cream recipe.
• What you need to make black cherry ice cream? Besides the ingredients, which I have listed below, you need a few additional supplies. You’ll need a saucepan and ice cream maker. You need to churn the ice cream, so an ice cream maker is essential.

Black Cherry Ice Cream Ingredients

• Tapioca Powder: This is used to thicken the ice cream. It’s not necessary but it does improve the texture.
• Coconut Cream: This is the base of ice cream. Make sure it has at least 70% coconut. If it’s too watered down, then it won’t taste as creamy. For the best results I recommend canned Savoy Coconut Cream.
• Black Cherries: You can use fresh or frozen.
• Banana: Again, you can use fresh or frozen. This is mainly to help thicken the ice cream and improve the texture.
• Honey: You could substitute with maple syrup to make this vegan.
• Lemon: This helps bring out the sweetness and adds a little bit of acid to counterbalance the fat.
• Vanilla Extract: You can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder if you prefer.
• Sea Salt

How to make Black Cherry Ice Cream

1. To begin, mix tapioca starch and 2 tablespoons of coconut cream, stirring to dissolve and create a “slurry.” Set aside.

2. In a high-speed blender, combine the rest of the coconut cream and banana. Blend until smooth. Next add the cherries and pulse the blender until the cherries are roughly chopped. If you prefer your ice cream smooth, you can continue blending until the cherries are completed combined.

3. In a large saucepan, pour in the mixture from the blender as well as the honey to a boil. Stir in tapioca starch slurry and boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Then turn down heat and simmer for 3 minutes, until mixture has slightly thickened and will coat the back of a spoon.

4. Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

5. Pour ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker. If you have a KitchenAid stand mixer attachment, churn the ice cream on low for about 15-30 minutes, until ice cream has the consistency of soft serve. Any other ice cream maker, follow the instructions that came with the appliance.

6. Remove bowl from ice cream maker and spread ice cream in the bottom of loaf pan or another container. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Tips for making the BEST AIP Black Cherry Ice Cream

• If you don’t have a KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker attachment, follow the instructions of your ice cream maker.
• You cannot double this recipe as this batch will fill the Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Maker attachment.
• Do not give your dog this AIP ice cream recipe. Cherry pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide and can be a choking hazard.
• You need to churn the ice cream, so an ice cream maker is essential.
• You can substitute any fruit for black cherries in this recipe.
• You can add about 1 cup chocolate chips as an add-in.

If you like this AIP dessert, you’ll love these recipes.

• AIP Lace Cookies
• Lemon Honey Marmalade
• Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding (che chuoi chung)
• Coconut Matcha Panna Cotta

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Helpful Info for All Recipes

• I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
• I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
• The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.