Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Printable)
A creamy, tangy frozen dessert bursting with fresh blueberries, zesty lemon, and cheesecake flavor 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 (from about 2 lemons)
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 Make It:
01 - Combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until berries burst and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - Beat 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, then add heavy cream. Continue whisking until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
04 - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 20–25 minutes, until reaching soft-serve consistency.
05 - Gently fold graham cracker crumbs into churned ice cream. Transfer half to freezer-safe container, spoon half the blueberry swirl over top, and lightly swirl with knife. Repeat with remaining portions.
06 - Cover container and freeze for minimum 6 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
07 - Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for optimal texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The tangy cream cheese base makes it taste exactly like cheesecake but scoopable and perfect for sweltering afternoons
- That blueberry swirl creates these gorgeous purple ribbons throughout every bite that people will literally Instagram over
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- The blueberry swirl MUST be completely cold before swirling or it will melt your ice cream base
- Over churning can make the texture grainy so watch closely after 20 minutes
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- Temp the cream cheese mixture with a spoonful of milk before adding all the dairy to prevent any seizing
- Add the graham cracker crumbs during the last 2 minutes of churning so they stay suspended throughout