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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cream cheese and half-and-half blend with frozen strawberries to create this decadent dessert. Top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries for a burst of colour.

Yield:

2 cups (460 g)

Difficulty:

Easy

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Size:

2.0 Litre Container

Two glasses of strawberry cheese cake topped with berries

INGREDIENTS

½ cup (120 ml) half & half
3 ounces (85 g) cream cheese
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
1½ cup (225 g) frozen strawberries
½ cup (70 g) ice cubes
whipped cream for topping
2 cups (40 g) blueberries, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place half and half, cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries, and ice cubes into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn the machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
4. Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
5. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
6. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur.
7. Fill the bottom half of the serving glass with strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Layer with whipped topping, then fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size ½ cup (120 g)
Amount Per Servings
Calories 209
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 77 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27 g
Dietary Fibre 2 g
Sugars 21 g
Protein 3 g