Description
A creamy and dreamy Roasted Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream, perfect for summer gatherings and sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine the pitted cherries with lemon juice and a tablespoon of sugar. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until the cherries are soft and caramelized. Let them cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to mix until well combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while mixing on low speed. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Continue to mix until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Once the roasted cherries have cooled, gently fold half of the roasted cherries into the cheesecake mixture. Reserve the other half for swirling later.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- In a freezer-safe container, layer half of the churned ice cream, followed by a layer of graham cracker crumbs, and then a layer of the reserved roasted cherries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of graham cracker crumbs on top.
- Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Swap fresh cherries for frozen ones if they’re out of season.
- Use maple syrup instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetener.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Roasted Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Dessert, Summer Treat