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Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Little Figgy Food
A must for any hot summer day, homemade Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
4.81 from 41 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 1/2 - 2 qts

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Coulis:

  • 12 oz fresh Raspberries
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • Juice from 1 Lime

Ice Cream Base:

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 oz Graham Cracker crumbs

Instructions
 

For the Raspberry Coulis:

  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, add the Raspberries, 1/2 cup Sugar and Lime Juice. Stirring occasionally, bring to a gentle boil and cook until berries have softened and sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Transfer Raspberry mixture to a blender and puree. Strain puree to remove seeds. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

For the Ice Cream Base:

  • Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened Cream Cheese with 1/2 cup Sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. If you rub a small amount between your fingers and it still feels grainy from the sugar, continue to beat for a few more minutes until smooth.
  • Slowly add in the Milk and Heavy Cream, mixing until well combined. Allow mixture to chill for about 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Once ice cream base is chilled, add to your ice cream maker along with 1/2 of the Raspberry Coulis and freeze according to directions. The Raspberries will give it a light pink hue and a subtle hint of flavor to the ice cream base.
  • When the ice cream is ready, transfer to a freezer proof container, layering the ice cream then the reserved Raspberry Coulis and a thin dusting of Graham Cracker Crumbs. Continue to layer 2 - 3 times.
  • Continue to freeze in your freezer for about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

You can make the Raspberry Coulis and Ice Cream Base the day before. Make sure mixtures are completely chilled before adding to the ice cream maker.Use whole milk for best results.If you don't have a Lime, then the juice a 1/2 of a Lemon can be used instead.You can substitute the berries for any soft berry of your choice. Check the Coulis for sweetness and adjust if needed. Strawberries, Blackberries or Blueberries are ideal for this recipe.
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