Put the cherries, 2 tablespoons sugar and the rum in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
Meanwhile, heat the milk and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats a spoon and registers 168 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; add the semisweet and unsweetened chocolate and the butter and set aside until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the chocolate mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Churn the chilled chocolate mixture in an ice cream maker. Strain the cherry mixture, reserving the syrup. When the ice cream is very thick, add the cherries and continue churning until incorporated. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Drizzle in the reserved cherry syrup and swirl with a spoon. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	345.19 Kcal (1445 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.32g	27%
Cholesterol	150.86mg	50%
Sodium	82.81mg	3%
Potassium	321.05mg	7%
Total Carbs	33.09g	11%
Sugars	27.14g	109%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	8.03g	16%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	115mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.51 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.66g	27%
Cholesterol	75.4mg	50%
Sodium	41.39mg	3%
Potassium	160.45mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.54g	11%
Sugars	13.57g	109%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	10%
Protein	4.01g	16%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	57.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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