This Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe brings the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake into a refreshing frozen treat, complemented by homemade strawberry and blueberry sauces. It’s a perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and creamy, promising a delightful escape from the summer heat. Each scoop offers a burst of berry flavor, making it an irresistible dessert for all ages.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Creamy Cheesecake Flavor: Enjoy the beloved taste of cheesecake in a cool, creamy ice cream form.
- Fresh Berry Sauces: The homemade strawberry and blueberry sauces add a natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Customizable: Easily adapt this recipe with different berries or toppings according to your preferences.
Perfect Occasion: This cheesecake ice cream is ideal for summer parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat after a barbecue. It’s also great for those moments when you want to indulge in a luxurious dessert at home.
Decoration Tips:
- Garnish with Fresh Berries: Top your ice cream with fresh strawberries or blueberries for added freshness and a pop of color.
- Mint Leaves: A few mint leaves can add a refreshing aroma and make your dessert plates more visually appealing.
- Crumbled Biscuits: Sprinkle some crumbled plain biscuits over the top for an extra crunch that mimics a cheesecake base.
Ingredients:
- Strawberry Sauce:
- 500g strawberries
- 100g sugar (1/2 cup)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Blueberry Sauce:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 100g sugar (1/2 cup)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Ice Cream Mixture:
- 2 1/2 cups whipping cream (600ml)
- 1 cup cream cheese (220g)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (370g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Plain biscuits, for layering
- Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Optional):
- 1 liter milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (230g)
- Prepare the Berry Sauces:
- For each sauce, combine the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the berries break down and the sauce thickens. Allow to cool completely.
- Make Sweetened Condensed Milk (Optional):
- Combine milk and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until reduced by half and thickened. Cool completely.
- Ice Cream Base:
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the homemade or canned sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble:
- Layer the plain biscuits at the bottom of your container.
- Pour half of the ice cream mixture over the biscuits.
- Drizzle some of each berry sauce over the ice cream, then swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Repeat with another layer of biscuits, ice cream, and sauces.
- Freeze:
- Freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before scooping.
Indulge in this exquisite Cheesecake Ice Cream, a luxurious treat that combines the best of cheesecake and ice cream into one delightful dessert!
