Cherry-Pistachio Clafoutis Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted cherries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the cherries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
3. Spread the coated cherries onto a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks. Slowly pour in the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
8. Let cool to room temperature then stir in the chopped pistachios.
9. Process the custard mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. In a freezer-safe container, alternate scoops of the ice cream with spoonfuls of the roasted cherries.
11. Freeze until solid. (At least 4 hours or overnight.)

Serving Suggestions:

Scoop into bowls and enjoy as-is, or top with more roasted cherries, pistachios, or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce!

Verdict:

This cherry-pistachio clafoutis ice cream is the perfect treat for when you want something indulgent and different. The roasted cherries add a nice flavor and texture, while the chopped pistachios add a pleasant crunch. It’s definitely a gourmet recipe that will impress your guests!