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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream You'll Crave All Summer

Delight in a no-churn Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, combining creamy cheesecake with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened for smooth texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar consider brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream can substitute with light cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk 2% milk can be used for lighter alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best flavor
For the Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest preferably fresh
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice bottled lemon juice as a last resort
  • 1/4 tsp Salt enhances flavors
For the Swirl
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries frozen can be used if fresh is unavailable

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, mixing on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; mix on low for about 1 minute until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries with a spatula.
  6. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  7. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
  8. Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  9. Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure room temperature cream cheese and don't skip the chilling step to enhance flavors. Use an airtight container for storage.

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