I love cheesecake and I love ice cream; so this ice cream called my name as soon as I saw the recipe. It really does taste just like cheesecake frozen into perfectly scoopable bites of ice cream.
Cheesecake Ice Cream
In truth, this ice cream almost tastes too much like cheesecake, and here’s why.
Do not hand someone a bowl of this without telling them it is cheesecake ice cream. You will see the most peculiar confused expressions on their faces.
I laughed so hard when I saw my family’s confusion the first time I made this ice cream. If you are expecting traditional vanilla ice cream, this is nothing close.
It took a moment for them to figure out the flavor, but once they did, it was all smiles around the table.
However, if you tell a cheesecake lover what this is, and they are expecting cheesecake, this is heaven on a spoon.
I highly recommend topping your ice cream with warm caramel sauce or berry sauce for an amazing and company-worthy dessert!
How To Make Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Cut the cream cheese into pieces and place it in the blender. Zest the lemon directly into the blender and then set aside the lemon to use later.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can enjoy it straight out of the machine for a soft serve or place in the freezer for a few hours for a firmer ice cream.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 lemon scrubbed clean
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut the cream cheese into pieces and place it in the blender. Zest the lemon directly into the blender and then set aside the lemon to use later. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
- Pour into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can enjoy it straight out of the machine for a soft serve or place in the freezer for a few hours for a firmer ice cream.
Nutrition
{originally published 3/16/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 3/31/22}
recipe lightly adapted from The Perfect Scoop
The Blonde Duck says
You're brilliant.
Becki's Whole Life says
I seriously need to put my ice cream freezer IN the freezer. This sounds soooo good. I love cheesecake. This is very different, too!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Oh my goodness – sounds just too delicious!!! I need an ice cream maker!
Mary x
Allison at Novice Life says
Oh my word!
Dottie says
You had me at cheesecake! Oh goodness, I can't wait to try this!
Gloria says
ilove ice creams and this sounds delicious!!
Jenn says
Ooooohh!!! I've made this ice cream before but with strawberries in it!! It's so incredibly good..I think Chris and I may have fought to get the last scoop of it!! lol
sportsglutton says
This is just about the least worst idea I've ever seen Mary. Love it!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
We love cream cheese ice cream. It looks amazing too!
Pam says
I have a feeling this could be very addictive. Delicious!
Reeni says
Cheesecake ice cream is divine! I've made a strawberry version and will have to try the plain one next!
Katerina says
Cheesecake and ice cream well this is double the pleasure! Although winter is still here and doesn't have the intent to leave us so soon, I would love to have a scoop of this delicious ice cream of yours!
Sue/the view from great island says
I have to get an ice cream maker…
Marjie says
I love cheesecake! This sounds almost too good to be true.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
My son loves cheesecake so I will be making this for him! I love this cookbook and all things David L. Have a terrific weekend.
Anna @ hiddenponies says
My husband loves raspberry cheesecake ice cream – I'm sure I could incorporate raspberries into this somehow. Looks delicious!
due bionde in cucina says
Hello Mary, I still follow you, but now i'm very busy.
I love cheesecake and ice-cream…..perfect!!!!
Have a nice week end
sabina
Words Of Deliciousness says
Yum, this looks so heavenly. I like how creamy it is.
Tracy Wood says
Whoa! Looks so creamy and delicious!
Zee says
I am not a big fan of cheese cake but this ice cream looks delicious.. I think ill give it a try for sure!