Cherry Italian Ice
Cherry Italian Ice is a frosty, ruby-red treat with bold cherry flavor and a refreshing, sweet-tart finish. Made ahead in individual cups, it’s perfect for hot afternoons, parties, or a light dessert after a meal. The smooth, icy texture and nostalgic cherry punch make it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cherry Italian Ice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 15 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 18
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Add sugar, gelatin mix, and soft drink mix to a bowl; stir in boiling water until the sugar and mixes are dissolved.
- 2
Stir in cold water to combine.
- 3
Divide between 24 individual serving-sized paper cups; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Freeze until hard, about 6 hours.
- Calories 47.67 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 12.41 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 14.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.72 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 12.27 g --
- Added Sugars 3.89 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Cherry Italian Ice is an Italian dessert recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Gelatin Mix, Sugar, Sugar Free Cherry Drink Mix, and Water. Each serving provides about 47.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry Italian Ice?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Cherry Italian Ice made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Gelatin Mix, Sugar, Sugar-Free Cherry Drink Mix, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Cherry Italian Ice?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cherry Italian Ice?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 47.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry Italian Ice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cherry Italian Ice healthy?
- Cherry Italian Ice has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 47.67 calories and 0.32 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.89 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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