How long will the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream last in the freezer?

Homemade ice cream is best if consumed within 1-2 weeks, after that, you may begin to see ice crystals form on the top. Using a premium air-tight container and pressing a piece of plastic wrap on top of the ice cream, will help it last longer. (Up to 3 months.)

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?

Yes, you can! Allow the strawberries to thaw, and drain away most of the liquid before using them in the recipe. Make sure to use unsweetened strawberries.

Can I use a lower fat milk?

High-fat milks are necessary when making homemade ice cream, especially the no-churn versions. Using low-fat milk can lead to a more icy rather than creamy ice cream. However, if you are using an ice cream maker, you could get away with using half n half or substitute half of the cream with whole milk. (Sometimes I am ok with icier ice cream to save a few calories, just depends on who it is for. Just me? Icy is ok, for guests, I use the heavy cream. )

How Long Does It Take For The Ice Cream To Freeze?

The ice cream will take a minimum of 6 hours in the freezer to freeze to soft-serve consistency, and possibly up to 10 or 12 hours for a firmer set. I recommend letting the ice cream freeze overnight. (Or use an ice cream maker. 30 minutes to the soft-serve stage and then another 2 to 4 hours in the freezer to firm up. This is the one I use .)

Can I Make This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream In An Ice Cream Maker?

Of course! While an ice cream maker is not required for this recipe, if you have one, use it! Follow the recipe instructions through step 3. After step 3, add the ice cream mixture to your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions for processing ice cream. When ice cream is just a few minutes away from being done, slowly add the crushed graham crackers to the ice cream. Once the ice cream has reached the soft-serve stage, you can eat it as is or transfer it to a pan and freeze for 2 to 4 more hours or until desired firmness is reached.

Help, My Ice Cream Is Frozen Solid, What Do I Do?

Since there are no preservatives in this homemade strawberry cheesecake ice cream to keep it soft in the freezer, the ice cream does freeze quite solid. To fix this, just allow your ice cream to sit on the counter for about 5 minutes or until it is soft enough to scoop. Two suggestions to keep your ice cream from freezing so solidly would be to either add 1 tablespoon of vodka or add 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup to the mixture.

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, chopped; 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 3 graham crackers sheets

Description

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is sweet, creamy, delicious, and full of strawberries and graham crackers. Tastes just like your favorite strawberry cheesecake, but in ice cream form!

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 cups strawberries, chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 graham crackers sheets

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Instructions

Place chopped strawberries in a small bowl and use a potato masher to crush the strawberries. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix heavy whipping cream and cream cheese on high using a stand mixer or handheld mixer. Mix until any lumps are gone and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Add crushed strawberries and sweetened condensed milk to the cream mixture. Use a spoon to combine. It will be runny.
Break graham crackers into small pieces. Gently fold graham crackers into ice cream.
Transfer ice cream to a 9×5 loaf pan. Place in freezer to set, about 8 hours. Let thaw slightly before serving.