🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

📝 Description

This creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream combines rich cheesecake-style ice cream with juicy strawberries, strawberry sauce, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. It’s an easy no-churn dessert that tastes like strawberry cheesecake in every spoonful.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Ice Cream

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

For the Strawberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Crumb Layer

• ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until softened and syrupy. Let cool completely.
3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
7. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar.
8. Layer the ice cream mixture, strawberry sauce, and graham cracker crumbs in a freezer-safe container.
9. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
10. Cover and freeze for 6–8 hours, or until firm.
11. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
12. Top with fresh strawberries and extra graham cracker crumbs.

❓ Recipe Q&A

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes. Thaw them first and drain excess liquid before cooking.

Q: Do I need an ice cream maker?
A: No. This is a simple no-churn recipe.

Q: Can I use crushed cookies instead of graham crackers?
A: Yes. Digestive biscuits or vanilla cookies work well.

Q: How long does it keep in the freezer?
A: For the best texture and flavor, enjoy it within about 2 weeks when stored tightly covered.

🍽️ Conclusion

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is creamy, fruity, and wonderfully indulgent, with sweet strawberry swirls and buttery cheesecake crumbs in every bite.

📊 Approximate Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 390 kcal
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 35 g
• Fat: 26 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 180 mg