| 3 Ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature | 1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract |
| 3/4 Cup Milk | 1 Cup Half and Half |
| 1 Cup Cherry Preserves |
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in cherry preserves, almond extract, and half and half. Strain mixture into a 1-quart jar. If desired, further chop cherry pieces. Store in a separate container. Place both containers in the refrigerator until chilled or overnight. Pour ice cream base into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Add cherries about 15 minutes into the freezing process. Makes about 1 quart.
2020 Adapted Recipe - April Ferre - Adapted from Ice Cream by Mable & Gar Hoffman, 1981.
"You could use any flavor preserves in this recipe and it would be fantastic." - April Ferre
