Some of my favorite summer flavors rolled up into an ice cream! This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect quick and easy summertime treat.
Prep Time8hrs30mins
Resting Time6hrs
Total Time14hrs30mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, cheesecake ice cream, how to make strawberry ice cream, strawberry cheesecake dessert, summertime cheesecake
Servings: 8people
Author: Gaby
Ingredients
For the strawberries:
1cupfresh strawberries
2tablespoonslight brown sugar
2-3tablespoonswater
For the cheesecake ice cream base:
8ouncescream cheese, at room temperature
1cupheavy cream
1cupsour cream
2/3cuplight brown sugar
1lemon, zesteed
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1pinchsea salt
Waffle Cones for serving
Instructions
For the strawberries:
In a saucepan heat all ingredients over low heat. Stir frequently until it boils, about 5 minutes. Reduce for another 2 minutes to let everything meld together and then remove from the heat. Transfer to a shallow container, mash berries with a fork or spoon and refrigerate.
For the cheesecake ice cream base:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream and sugar just until smooth. Add zest, vanilla and salt. Combine, transfer to a container with a lid, or bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very cold, 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
Place the mixture in your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer´s directions.
Transfer to a freezer-proof container, add strawberry mixture, swirl a few times, cover and freeze until solid.