Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Printable View)
Creamy, tangy frozen dessert with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon swirls
# What You Need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
06 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Blueberry Swirl
09 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Mix-Ins
12 - 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until berries burst and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and creamy.
03 - Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until fully incorporated and uniform in texture.
04 - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until reaching soft-serve consistency.
05 - Gently fold graham cracker crumbs into churned ice cream. Place half the mixture in a freezer-safe container, spoon half the cooled blueberry swirl on top, and swirl lightly with a knife. Repeat with remaining ice cream and swirl.
06 - Cover container tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or until ice cream is firm throughout.
07 - Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tang from lemon cuts through rich cream cheese like a bright summer morning
- Blueberry swirl creates those gorgeous purple ribbons that make every spoonful exciting
- Graham crumble brings the whole cheesecake experience without heating up your house
02 -
- Cold ingredients combine more smoothly so chill your bowls and cream cheese beforehand
- The blueberry swirl MUST be completely cold or it will melt your ice cream instantly
- Over-churning can turn the texture grainy so watch it carefully in the final minutes
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates infinitely better than cold from the fridge
- Toast the graham cracker crumbs lightly in a dry pan for deeper crust flavor
- Extra lemon zest on top right before serving creates an amazing first impression