Description
Creamy ultimate homemade lemon cheesecake ice cream blends tangy citrus with rich cheesecake notes, creating a luxurious summer dessert. Cool refreshment meets sophisticated flavor, tempting you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Finishing Ingredient:
- 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 velvety, uniform consistency without any lumps.
- Position the liquid mixture into an ice cream churning device, processing for approximately 25-30 minutes at medium speed until the texture resembles soft-serve and displays a light, airy quality.
- Carefully transfer the freshly churned mixture into a freezer-compatible container, using a spatula to create an even surface and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Securely cover the container and place in the freezer, allowing the ice cream to solidify for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight, which will enhance the rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 5-7 minutes to soften slightly, ensuring easier scooping and optimal flavor release.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending to ensure a silky texture.
- Adjust lemon intensity by adding more zest for a bolder citrus flavor or reducing it for a milder taste.
- Experiment with graham cracker crumbs sprinkled on top or mixed into the base for a classic cheesecake-inspired crunch.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use low-fat cream cheese without compromising the rich, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg