Recipe Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 (10 oz) jar Mrs. Ruth's Belgian Chocolate Cherry Jam
Directions
- Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before starting.
- Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and whip on medium speed until it holds firm peaks, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely — don't overwhip.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold the lightened mixture back into the remaining whipped cream until just combined — don't deflate the cream.
- Pour about 1 inch of the ice cream base into a 9x5 loaf pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of Mrs. Ruth's Belgian Chocolate Cherry Jam over the base layer.
- Continue layering the remaining ice cream base and jam, finishing with a few drops of jam on top.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy.
Tips & Notes
- Chill everything: A cold bowl and cold cream whip faster and hold their structure better — don't skip this step.
- Fold gently: The key to creamy no-churn ice cream is keeping as much air in the whipped cream as possible. Fold slowly and don't overmix.
- Overnight is best: Four hours works, but overnight gives a firmer, scoopable texture with better flavor.
- Storage: Cover tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals.
Flavor Pairings We Love
- Serve with: Dark chocolate shavings, fresh cherries, or a drizzle of warm Belgian Chocolate Cherry Jam on top
- Pair with: Warm brownies, shortbread cookies, or a slice of chocolate pound cake
- Try also: Mrs. Ruth's Simply Blueberry Preserves or Very Berry Jam as a swap for a different fruity swirl
