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Love Cheesecake? This Strawberry Ice Cream Twist Will Blow Your Mind

Scoop of strawberry cheesecake ice cream in a waffle cone
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This strawberry cheesecake ice cream blends fresh strawberries, tangy cream cheese, and crunchy graham cracker crumbles into one luscious frozen dessert. Creamy, fruity, and packed with texture—it’s like eating a slice of cheesecake in every scoop.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb strawberries, hulled and diced (about 2 cups)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

  • 1 cup graham crackers, roughly chopped (about 4 oz)

Instructions

  • Chill the Ice Cream Bowl:
    Place the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer for at least 24 hours. Shake it—if you hear liquid, it’s not ready.

  • Make the Strawberry Sauce:
    Combine strawberries and ¼ cup of sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened. Cool completely and refrigerate.

  • Beat the Cream Cheese Mixture:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the remaining ¾ cup sugar until smooth and creamy.

  • Add Dairy and Flavor:
    Mix in heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Whisk until well blended. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  • Churn the Ice Cream:
    Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream machine. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 25 minutes), until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  • Layer and Swirl:
    In a loaf pan or shallow container, add ⅓ of the ice cream base. Drizzle with ⅓ of the strawberry sauce and sprinkle ⅓ of the graham crackers. Repeat this process twice more. Gently swirl the layers with a knife for a marbled effect.

  • Freeze Until Firm:
    Press plastic wrap or wax paper directly onto the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.

  • Serve and Enjoy:
    Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Serve with extra strawberries or graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies

  • Flavor Swap: Add raspberries, blueberries, or peach chunks

  • Crust Alternatives: Try vanilla sandwich cookies or gingersnaps

  • Scoop Tip: Use a warm scoop for perfect serving

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Keywords: Cream cheese, balsamic vinegar, graham crackers, strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, strawberry curd, graham cracker crumbs, heavy cream

Find it online: https://www.joyliciousrecipes.com/strawberry-cheesecake-ice-cream/