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Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Tara Noland
This Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is made with the no-churn method, so it is so easy and does not require any special equipment. This ice cream is sweet, tart and fruity. It’s perfect for the spring or summertime and doesn’t leave you feeling too “full”.
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 392 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 14 oz can of condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 8 oz block of cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries cut into bits
  • ¾ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup lemon zest
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1-½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 sleeve of crushed graham crackers usually 9 crackers

Instructions
 

  • We start first with a homemade strawberry puree. Place strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over low-medium heat for 8 minutes or until the strawberries begin to break down into a strawberry puree.
  • Stir in cornstarch and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. When done, pour the sauce into a bowl and set it aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk and vanilla using a hand whisk or fork. Mix thoroughly until the vanilla is fully incorporated.
  • Add in the block of cream cheese and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip your cream heavily for 4 minutes on high speed or until the cream reaches a fluffy, thick consistency. When done, the cream will look like whipped topping and keep the shape on its own.
  • When your cream is fully whipped, fold in your condensed milk and cream cheese mixture. Mix lightly for about a minute or until mixtures are fully combined. Your mixture will still be pretty thick.
  • Add in strawberry lemon sauce and most of the graham crackers. Leave a handful of graham crackers to the side.
  • Using a hand whisk, lightly stir until the sauce and crackers are fully incorporated. The crackers should suspend nicely into the ice cream.
  • Pour ice cream mixture into a 9×5” loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining crushed graham crackers on top. Cover and place the ice cream base inside the freezer for 6 to 24 hours, best if overnight.
  • When chill time is complete, remove from the freezer and serve ice cream with a waffle cone or bowl.

Notes

See the extensive list of notes in the post for all the tips and tricks for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(1/2 cup)Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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