Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe Ben And Jerry's
Who doesn't love the taste of cheesecake and strawberries? And when you combine them with ice cream, it's a match made in heaven. If you're a fan of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, you'll be happy to know that you can make your own Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream at home with this recipe. It's easy to make, and the result is a delicious, creamy treat that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually whisk the hot cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the diced fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
That's it! Your Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is ready to enjoy. You can serve it in a bowl or in a cone, and you can even top it with extra graham cracker crumbs or fresh strawberries if you like.
Tips:
- Make sure your ice cream maker is frozen and ready to use before you start making the ice cream mixture.
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make this recipe. After you mix all the ingredients together, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 hour. Then, remove the container from the freezer and stir the mixture well with a fork. Repeat this process every 30 minutes until the mixture is frozen and creamy.
- If you're not a fan of graham crackers, you can substitute them with crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies.
With this recipe, you can enjoy the taste of Ben and Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream in the comfort of your own home. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!