Description
A rich, velvety ice cream that tastes exactly like a slice of strawberry cheesecake, featuring fresh strawberry swirls and buttery graham cracker chunks.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency. Let it cool completely.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth and airy.
Step 3: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and no cream cheese lumps remain.
Step 4: Pour the cream mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
Step 5: While the ice cream churns, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to create the cheesecake 'crust' clusters.
Step 6: In the last 2 minutes of churning, add half of the cooled strawberry reduction and the graham cracker clusters to the ice cream maker.
Step 7: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, swirling in the remaining strawberry reduction with a knife for a marbled effect. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the ice cream base in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before churning to ensure a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg