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Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cheesecake ice cream is a no-churn, tangy cream cheese frozen dessert swirled with strawberry jam and graham cracker crumble. It delivers the rich, New York cheesecake flavor with a smooth scoopable texture that sets in the loaf pan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
freezing 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and flavor
  • 2 cup heavy cream Cold helps it whip faster and hold stiff peaks.
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened so it blends completely smooth with no lumps.
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Adds tangy cheesecake flavor.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Cheesecake swirl and crumb
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbles Used for layering throughout the ice cream.
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam Warm slightly if needed for easier swirling.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer
  • 1 9x5 loaf pan
  • 1 mixing bowl

Method
 

Make the cheesecake base
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy, scraping the sides as needed.
  2. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream gently until just combined, keeping the airiness.
Layer and swirl
  1. Layer the mixture into a 9x5 loaf pan, adding graham cracker crumbles and dollops of strawberry jam between each layer for a visible swirl.
Freeze
  1. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight until firm enough to scoop.

Notes

For the cleanest swirl, add strawberry jam dollops to each layer right before freezing, and spread graham cracker crumbles evenly so every scoop shows the crumb. Store covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; freezer yes (best texture within 2 weeks). For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat sweetened condensed milk, noting the texture may be slightly softer.