Pour heavy whipping cream into a large bowl.

Using a hand mixer on a middle speed setting, mix the heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken. You'll know it's done when it forms stiff peaks on the beaters. When finished, set the bowl aside.

In a separate large bowl, add vanilla extract to the sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly. Set the bowl aside.

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the whipped cream a little at a time into the condensed milk and vanilla mixture. Continue adding the whipped cream and gently continue mixing until all three ingredients are well incorporated.

Add in the pitted, halved cherries and chocolate chips (or your mix-ins of choice)

Pour ice cream base mixture into a glass loaf pan.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

Freeze 6-8 hours.