Step 1

If needed, freeze ice cream bowl 24 hours ahead of time.

Step 2

Stir together cherries, water, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring until it thickens.

Step 3

Remove and cool filling on counter for an hour. Refrigerate until chilled.

Step 4

Whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

Pour milk mixture into ice cream maker according to manufacturer directions. Churn 20-30 minutes, depending on machine.

Step 6

When ice cream starts to thicken, add chocolate chunks slowly while it continues to churn.

Step 7

Once frozen, spoon 1/3 of vanilla ice cream and chilled cherry filling into a container. Repeat layers two more times.

Step 8

Place a piece of wax paper directly on top of ice cream. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or lid and place in freezer for at least 2-3 hours before serving.