Cherry Pistachio Ice Cream

For use with an ice cream maker (mine is by Cuisinart).

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  cup milk
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 2 (1 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1⁄4 cup red maraschino cherry

Directions

1. Place freezer bowl of ice cream maker into the freezer. It is better to keep it in there 24/7 that way it is always ready.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Stir in the heavy cream.
4. Stir in the 2 packages of pistachio pudding mix, making sure there are no lumps.
5. Pour mixture into the freezer bowl and let mix until it has thickened (about 25-30 minutes).
6. Remove ice cream from freezer bowl and place into a separate container.
7. Cut up about 1/4 cup of maraschino cherries. Remove the stem. Add a little bit of the juice if desired. Depending on preferences, more/less cherries can also be used.
8. Place freezer bowl and the ice cream into the freezer to further harden.
9. Enjoy!