Description
A delightful no-churn cherry cheesecake ice cream that’s creamy and full of flavor, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 (14 oz) can (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (50 g) graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Swirl: In a small saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overbeating.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Condensed Milk: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and silky, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, folding in thirds to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Layer the Ice Cream: In a freezer-safe container, spread half of the ice cream mixture evenly. Sprinkle half of the graham cracker crumbs over it, then drizzle half of the cherry swirl on top. Repeat with the remaining ice cream, graham crumbs, and cherry swirl. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cherries and crumbs through the ice cream for a marbled effect.
- Freeze: Cover the container tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before scooping for the perfect creamy texture.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg