Spending precious moments enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends is part of what makes warm weather get-togethers so special. Take those alfresco occasions to the next level with a favorite dessert: ice cream.
Homemade ice cream is a hallmark of many family events — from birthday celebrations and pool parties to warm-weather holidays spent basking in the sunshine. Completely customizable with an array of fruits or other tasty mix-ins plus toppings of your choice, it’s a perfect way to put a grin on loved ones’ faces.
At your next outdoor event, try an option like Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls from Milk Means More. It’s a simple solution you can make a couple days in advance with your favorite fruit flavor such as blueberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, peach or apricot. Plus, this recipe serves a crowd, making it perfect for serving up smiles.
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Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls
Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 12
- 12 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
- 1 dash salt
- 1/3 cup blueberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, peach or apricot fruit spread
Directions:
- In large mixer bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add sour cream, half-and-half, vanilla, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt. Beat on low speed until combined, then beat on medium speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2–24 hours, or until cold.
- Pour cream cheese mixture into 1 1/2-quart ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
- In small bowl, stir fruit spread and remaining lemon juice.
- Spoon about one-third of ice cream into 2-quart food storage container. Spoon about half of fruit spread mixture in dollops over ice cream. Repeat layers. Top with remaining ice cream. Cover and freeze 4–24 hours.
- To serve, scoop ice cream into dessert dishes.
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More