Step 1

Puree 3 c. frozen cherries in a blender; set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.

Step 3

In a separate [cold] mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 4

Fold in sweetened condensed milk, then gently fold in pureed cherries.

Step 5

Pour mixture into loaf pan; add remaining whole cherries.

Step 6

Press wax paper against the surface of the ice cream; freeze until solid.