Description
Creamy lemon cheesecake ice cream delivers a refreshing twist on classic desserts, blending tangy citrus with rich cheesecake flavors. Cool summer days become delightful with this homemade treat that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until achieving a silky, uniform texture with no visible lumps.
- Activate the ice cream maker and carefully pour the prepared mixture into the machine, allowing it to churn for approximately 25-30 minutes until the consistency resembles soft-serve gelato.
- Gently transfer the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, using a spatula to create an even surface and minimize air pockets.
- Place the container in the freezer, allowing the ice cream to solidify for a minimum of 4 hours or until it reaches a scoopable, firm consistency.
- Before serving, let the ice cream rest at room temperature for 5-7 minutes to soften slightly, which will enhance its creamy texture and make scooping easier.
Notes
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese to ensure a rich, luxurious texture that prevents ice crystals from forming.
- Zest lemons right before mixing to capture the most vibrant and intense citrus flavor possible.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to help the ice cream freeze faster and develop a smoother consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg