Description
This Homemade Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect blend of tangy lemon and rich cheesecake flavor, creating a creamy, indulgent treat. With no ice cream maker required, it’s easy to prepare and makes a refreshing summer dessert or a delicious year-round treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Crumbled graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Base:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps. - Add the Liquid Ingredients:
To the cream cheese mixture, add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined. - Whip the Cream:
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream. - Freeze the Mixture:
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until fully set and firm. - Serve and Enjoy:
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and, if desired, top with crumbled graham crackers for a cheesecake crust-like effect.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, you can increase the lemon juice and zest to taste.
- For extra texture, you can swirl in some fruit preserves, or even add chunks of fruit like strawberries or blueberries.
- You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer to make the whipping process easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg