Make Cherry Limeade Ice Cream using Kool-Aid for a fun refreshing summer dessert that the whole family will love!
I have a love-hate relationship with humidity. It’s great for my skin and I love that it makes swimming in a cold pool so refreshing but… other than that it’s terribly uncomfortable. I remember in high school coming home from field hockey practice in the summer with my clothes just drenched because of how hot and humid it was out. Ewww, I know! But what the uncomfortable humidity does do is give you a greater appreciation for refreshing desserts like this Cherry Limeade Ice Cream!
This is super simple to make. You don’t even need to pull out your big ice cream maker (though you totally can). Just grab your milk and 20 cent packet of Kool-Aid, mix it together, pop in the freezer, and voila! The perfect treat to enjoy with the kiddos on a hot day!
There are tons of flavors to choose from and can easily be used in this recipe instead of the Cherry Limeade flavor. I’d love to hear what flavors you try!
Cherry Limeade Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 packet Cherry Limeade Kool-Aid
- 2 cups whole milk, or 2%
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half & half
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, Kool-Aid, milk, and cream until the sugar is dissolved.
If NOT using an ice cream maker:
- Place in a bread pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for about 2 hours or until thickened. Transfer to a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. Fold in the cherries and then place back in the bread pan, cover, and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
If using an ice cream maker:
- Pour mixture into the bowl of the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacture instructions adding the cherries for the last few minutes. Pour into a bread pan and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
To serve:
- Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving to soften. Scoop into bowls and top with additional cherries, whipped cream, and garnish is a slice of lime.
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
May 12, 2015 at 11:40 pmThis sounds (and looks!) SO good!!
Paige
May 13, 2015 at 12:57 pmThis looks delicious! I never would have thought to flavor ice cream with Kool Aid!
Paige
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Melanie
May 15, 2015 at 1:01 pmThanks Paige! Yeah, it works like a charm. I can’t wait to try more flavors like lemonade and mango.
Linda
June 7, 2015 at 9:15 pmThis is very good. It reminds me of a push-up. Creamy and a little tangy. Very refreshing!
Melanie
June 10, 2015 at 6:38 amLinda- It is just that– creamy, tangy, and refreshing! I loved push-ups as a kid! I think they sell push-up molds so you could always freeze it in those and have your very own homemade push-up!
Bonnie
August 1, 2015 at 9:17 amIn the picture it looks like there is little green pieces of something in the ice cream. What is it?
Melanie
August 4, 2015 at 1:06 pmBonnie- It’s lime zest.