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Strawberry Cheesecake Raw Milk Ice Cream (Honey Sweetened)

Showcasing swirls of strawberry sauce in a tangy cheesecake ice cream base, this homemade ice cream recipe made with raw milk and sweetened with honey is one you and your family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 50 minutes
Chilling/Freezing 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker Machine

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Ice Cream Base

  • cups raw heavy cream
  • cups raw whole milk
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese full-fat
  • ½ cup honey or real maple syrup
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • ¼ tsp fresh lemon zest
  • tsp salt

Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

With an Ice Cream Maker Machine

  • Mix the softened cream cheese and honey in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Add in the milk, almond extract, fresh lemon zest, and salt, and combine. Finally, add the heavy cream and mix until well-combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (although you can chill it overnight).
  • Meanwhile, combine the fresh diced strawberries, honey, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the strawberry mixture begins to simmer. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the berries.
  • Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberry sauce as slightly thickened and reduced in volume.
  • Place the strawberry mixture in a glass container and store in the refrigerator until ready to churn.
  • When ready to churn, assemble the ice cream maker machine and remove the cheesecake base mixture from the refrigerator. Turn on the ice cream maker and then pour the ice cream mixture into the machine as it churns. Allow it to churn the ice cream for about 20 minutes, or until the ice cream begins to build up on the paddles.
  • Turn off the machine and scoop the ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
  • Then take the strawberry sauce and spoon it onto the cheesecake ice cream base in the shape of a cross (for a round dish) or in several parallel lines (for a bread pan).
  • Use a butter knife to make a circle, swirling the strawberry mixture into the cheesecake ice cream base. Cover and place in the freezer.
  • Freeze for an additional 4-5 hours.

Without a Machine

  • Mix the softened cream cheese and honey in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Add in the milk, almond extract, fresh lemon zest, and salt, and combine. Finally, add the heavy cream and mix until well-combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (although you can chill it overnight).
  • Meanwhile, combine the fresh diced strawberries, honey, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the strawberry mixture begins to simmer. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the berries.
  • Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberry sauce as slightly thickened and reduced in volume.
  • Transfer mixture to a glass container and store in the refrigerator until ready to freeze.
  • When chilled and ready to freeze, pour the cheesecake ice cream mixture into your chilled freezer-safe container.
  • Then spoon the strawberry sauce onto the cheesecake ice cream base in the shape of a cross (for a round dish) or in several parallel lines (for a bread pan).
  • Use a butter knife to make a circle, swirling the strawberry mixture into the ice cream mixture, cover, and place in the freezer.
  • Stir the ice mixture every 30-45 minutes, scooping the ice cream along the edge into the center to allow everything to freeze evenly.
  • Freeze for an additional 4-5 hours.

Notes

  • Let the ice cream mixture chill - Allowing the ice cream mixture to chill for at least a few hours (or overnight) before churning and freezing gives the ice cream much more flavor. Having the ice cream chilled before churning also gives the ice cream a better texture and results in fewer icy crystals.
  • Have your ice cream maker bowl frozen - For best results, make sure the ice cream maker bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours before churning. If not using an ice cream maker, chill your glass dish or metal loaf pan ahead of time for quicker freezing.
  • Use softened cream cheese - Softening the cream cheese at room temperature allows it to mix well into the ice cream mixture and avoids specks of cold cream cheese.
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