This ice cream title was inspired by Nesselrode--a
cream custard mixed with chestnut puree, candied fruits, currants,
raisins, and maraschino-flavored liqueur.
Nestletoe Ice Cream
- 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries,
undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 18 almond macaroons
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
- Drain cherries, reserving juice. Coarsely
chop cherries. Combine cherries, cherry juice, and pecans; stir
well and set aside.
- Break macaroons into fourths; place in
a medium bowl. Drizzle with bourbon.
- Fold reserved cherry mixture and macaroon
mixture into ice cream.
- Spoon into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cover
and freeze until firm.
Makes 10 cups.