Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

2 cup Pitted fresh sweet cherries
2 tbl Kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 qt Vanilla ice cream softened
4 oz Bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Puree cherries in processor until almost smooth but some small pieces remain. Transfer to bowl. Add kirsch and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Place ice cream in large bowl. Stir in cherry mixture and chocolate. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Makes 1 generous quart.