Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with swirls of fresh raspberries and graham cracker crumbs. This frozen treat is a delightful blend of fruity sweetness and velvety cheesecake flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves (optional, for extra swirl)
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add cream mixture to cream cheese, whisk until smooth.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour mixture into ice cream maker, churn to soft-serve consistency.
- Add Flavors: Gently fold in raspberries, swirl in raspberry jam if desired. Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
- Freeze: Transfer to container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm. Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- For best texture, fold in raspberries just before churning.
- Try blackberries or strawberries for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
