Cherry ice cream facts for kids
A cherry ice cream cone
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| Type | Ice cream |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Serving temperature | Frozen |
| Main ingredients | Cherries, milk, cream, sugar |
Cherry ice cream is a super popular and yummy ice cream flavor. It's made with regular ice cream ingredients like milk and sugar, plus real cherries! Many different kinds of cherries are used to make it. In the United States, where it's a big favorite, cherry ice cream has been made in large amounts since at least 1917.
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What Makes Cherry Ice Cream Special?
Cherry ice cream is a common flavor, especially in the United States. It uses typical ice cream ingredients mixed with cherries. Sometimes, whole cherries are used. Other times, they are sliced or chopped.
Different Cherry Ingredients
- You might find whole, sliced, or chopped cherries in your ice cream.
- Sometimes, cherry juice or concentrated cherry juice is added for flavor.
- Even cherry extract or oil from cherry pits can be used!
- Many types of cherries work well. These include black cherries, Bing cherries, and sour cherries.
- Maraschino cherries, which are bright red and sweet, are also a popular choice.
Other Fun Facts About Cherry Ice Cream
- Cherry ice cream can also be made as gelato, which is a denser, richer Italian ice cream.
- It can even be a soft serve ice cream, which is creamy and usually served from a machine.
- Sometimes, chocolate is added to cherry ice cream. This creates a delicious mix of cherry and chocolate flavors!
The History of Cherry Ice Cream
People have been enjoying cherry ice cream for a long time!
Early Recipes
- One of the earliest recipes for cherry ice cream was written by André Viard.
- He included a recipe for glace de cerises (which means "cherry ice cream" in French) in his cookbook, Le Cuisinier Impérial, first published in 1806.
- In the United States, cherry ice cream has been made since at least 1892.
A Special Flavor
- In 1932, a special version of cherry ice cream was created.
- It used bitter almond extract. This extract helps give sour cherries a flavor similar to maraschino cherries.
A Sweet Tradition
- Serving cherry ice cream has become a tradition at the International Cherry Blossom Festival.
- This festival takes place in Macon, Georgia, and celebrates the beautiful cherry blossoms.
How Cherry Ice Cream is Made in Big Batches
Cherry ice cream has been made in large factories and sold widely in the United States since at least 1917. This is called mass production. It means lots of people can enjoy this tasty treat!
