Description
This Cherry Garcia Nice Cream is a delicious vegan frozen treat made from simple, wholesome ingredients like frozen cherries, bananas, and dark chocolate. It’s a creamy, dairy-free alternative to traditional ice cream that requires no cooking, blending frozen fruit into a smooth, indulgent dessert with bursts of cherry chunks and chocolate pieces. Perfect for a refreshing and healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 Cups Frozen Cherries
- 2 Cups Frozen Bananas (not super ripe)
Liquids & Flavorings
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- ¼ Cup Dark Chocolate (chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather 2 cups of frozen cherries, 2 cups of frozen banana slices cut before freezing, ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup dark chocolate. Reserve about ⅓ cup of frozen cherries to add later for texture.
- Blend base mixture: Add frozen cherries, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and frozen banana slices into a blender or food processor. Blend in short bursts of about 20 seconds, pausing to stir as needed until the mixture begins to become smooth. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender’s power.
- Add cherry chunks and chocolate: Once smooth, add the reserved frozen cherries and pulse a few times to incorporate chunky pieces. Then add the dark chocolate and pulse gently a few times to mix it in without over-blending, preserving chocolate pieces.
- Set the nice cream: Scoop the mixture into three small cups and place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up slightly for a perfect texture.
- Serve: Enjoy your creamy, refreshing Cherry Garcia Nice Cream immediately or keep frozen until ready to eat.
Notes
- Nutrition facts will vary based on banana ripeness and the type of chocolate used.
- For easier blending, leave frozen fruit out for a few minutes to slightly soften before blending.
- Cut bananas into small discs before freezing to speed blending.
- If the mixture seems too soft, add extra frozen banana chunks to thicken.
- Keep about ⅓ cup of cherries aside to add chunky pieces for texture.
- Use very low blender speed at first, gradually increasing to avoid jamming or overheating the blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
