Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe (with Video)

Cheesecake Ice Cream is rich, creamy and packed with classic cheesecake flavor, making it the perfect homemade frozen dessert for any time of year.

This cheesecake ice cream recipe combines cream cheese, sour cream and a swirl of your favorite fruit spread for a smooth, tangy treat that’s every bit as delicious as a slice of cheesecake.

Easily make a couple days in advance with your favorite fruit flavor such as blueberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, peach or apricot! Ice Cream Recipes are perfect any time of year!

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If you can’t decide between the tangy, creamy goodness of a Cheesecake Recipe and the cool, refreshing taste of ice cream, why not have both?

If you’re still in the mood for classic cheesecake that’s easy to make, try Cheesecake Cupcakes or this Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cheesecake ice cream delivers rich flavor and creamy texture with simple homemade ingredients.

• True cheesecake flavor: Cream cheese and sour cream create the signature tangy, rich taste.
• Beautiful fruit swirl: Your favorite fruit spread adds sweetness and colorful ribbons throughout the ice cream.
• Smooth and creamy texture: Churning creates a scoopable dessert that’s rich without being heavy.
• Easy to customize: Try strawberry, raspberry, blueberry or cherry preserves to create your favorite version.

Cheesecake ice cream is a simple homemade dessert that tastes like your favorite cheesecake in frozen form.

A special thanks to Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of MilkMeansMore.org for this delicious frozen dessert. 

What Goes With Cheesecake Ice Cream

This creamy frozen dessert pairs wonderfully with cookies, cakes and fresh fruit for an extra-special treat.

• Fresh berries: Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries enhance the cheesecake flavor.
• Graham crackers: Crushed graham crackers add the classic cheesecake crust experience.
• Chocolate sauce: A drizzle of chocolate creates an indulgent dessert.
• Pound cake: Serve a scoop alongside warm pound cake for an easy dessert.
• Whipped cream: A light topping makes every serving feel bakery-worthy.

These simple additions make cheesecake ice cream even more irresistible for family desserts and special occasions.

Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cheesecake ice cream blends cream cheese, sour cream and fruit preserves into a rich, creamy frozen dessert with classic cheesecake flavor.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 2-4 hours
Churn time: 20-25 minutes
Freeze time: 2-4 hours
Total time: About 5-9 hours (including chilling and freezing)
Servings: 8

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To prepare cheesecake ice cream, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring ingredients.
• Large Mixing Bowl: To prepare the ice cream base.
• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer: To blend the cream cheese until smooth.
• Whisk: To combine the remaining ingredients.
• Freezer-Safe Container: For freezing and storing the finished ice cream.
• Rubber Spatula: To fold in the fruit swirl.

These tools make it easy to create creamy cheesecake ice cream with a smooth texture and beautiful fruit swirls.

Ingredients

These ingredients come together to create rich and creamy cheesecake ice cream.

• Cream cheese
• Granulated sugar
• Sour cream
• Heavy cream
• Whole milk
• Vanilla extract
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Fruit spread or preserves

Directions

Step 1: In large mixer bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until fluffy.

Add sour cream, half-and-half, vanilla, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt. Beat on low speed until combined then beat on medium speed until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours, or until cold.

Step 2: Pour cream cheese mixture into 1 1/2-quart ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.

Step 3: In small bowl, stir fruit spread and remaining lemon juice.

Step 4: Spoon about one-third of ice cream into 2-quart food storage container. Spoon about half of fruit spread mixture in dollops over ice cream. Repeat layers.

Top with remaining ice cream. Cover and freeze 4-24 hours.

To serve, scoop ice cream into dessert dishes.

More Fun Ice Cream Flavors

Explore more fun ice cream flavors that turn every scoop into a sweet and creative treat.

• No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
• Rhubarb Ice Cream
• 3-Ingredient Easy Strawberry Ice Cream
• Protein Ice Cream
• Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ice Cream
• Ube Ice Cream
• Biscoff Cheesecake Ice Cream
• Black Forest Ice Cream
• Pumpkin Ice Cream
• Matcha Ice Cream

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