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Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Gelato

Cherries and Amaretto are a match made in heaven in this creamy cool treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
  • 2 cups frozen cherries, thawed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin or agar agar
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place coconut milk, almond milk, 1 ½ cups of the cherries, maple syrup, vanilla, amaretto, and gelatin (or agar agar for vegan). Puree until completely smooth.
  • Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until completely chilled.
  • Pour mixture into ice cream machine per manufacturer’s instructions. During the last 2-3 minutes of churning, add remaining 1/2 cup of cherries (finely diced) and the chopped chocolate.
  • Eat immediately as soft-serve, or pour into a shallow container, cover, and freeze 2-3 hours until firm.