Rich and creamy Cream Cheese Ice Cream is like an amazing slice of decadent cheesecake, in ice cream form!
This easy no churn ice cream is made with just 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes hands on time. Serve alone, add your favorite mix-ins or enjoy it on your favorite desserts!
Cream cheese adds rich, tangy flavor and makes ice cream luxuriously creamy, smooth and dense. It’s amazing on it’s own, but so versatile! The options are endless.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Easy – It’s a no fuss, no churn recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker!
Eggless – It uses a few simple ingredients. No tempering required!
Rich and Creamy – Heavy cream is whipped to perfection adding air to give it an irresistible consistency.
Ingredients
- Heavy Cream – Heavy cream is also known as whipping cream. Whipped cream creates the light and airy base.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Sweetened condensed milk is my favorite sweetener for no churn ice cream.
- Cream Cheese – Cream cheese adds rich, creamy flavor with a hint of tang, while balancing the sweetness. Bring to room temperature for the best consistency. In a rush? learn how to soften cream cheese quickly. Full fat is preferred for best results, but you can substitute light cream cheese.
- Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean) adds a touch of flavor.
Variations
- Add Fruits – Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries pair well.
- Add Jams – Swirl your favorite jam (or lemon curd) in the mixture just before freezing.
- Substitute Vanilla – In lieu of vanilla, use lemon or orange extract for a frozen Lemon Cheesecake or Orange Cheesecake!
- Add Graham Cracker Crumbs – Fold in crumbs for frozen cheesecake flavor. Even better, add fruits and graham crackers to make blueberry or Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
Tools to Use
- Mixer (You can also mix by hand)
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Loaf Pan
- Ice Cream Storage Container
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Freeze mixing bowl before whipping the cream. The colder the bowl, the easier it is to get your ice cream to set up!
Don’t over beat. Whipped cream can go from smooth to grainy rather quickly, so it’s important not to over whip the whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you love cheesecake, yes! It adds amazing flavor and texture, resulting in a denser, creamier ice cream.
Cream cheese balances the sweetness of ice cream and traps more air in the whipping process, making it more dense than traditional ice cream. It also prevents water from separating from the cream, making it creamier and less prone to ice crystals in the freezer.
Serving Suggestions
Spread frozen ice cream between two of your favorite cookies to make ice cream sandwiches, scoop it into a pie crust for a frozen pie, or serve it over brownies and cake.
Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream very cold
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with the beater attachment, whip heavy cream, gradually increasing speed, until stiff peaks form.
- Blend in sweetened condensed milk, softened cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Pour into loaf pan or airtight container.
- Freeze until solid.
Julie’s Tips
Variations
- Add Fruits – Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries pair well.
- Add Jams – Swirl your favorite jam (or lemon curd) in the mixture just before freezing.
- Substitute Vanilla – In lieu of vanilla, use lemon or orange extract for a frozen Lemon cream cheese or Orange cream cheese flavor!
- Add Graham Cracker Crumbs – Fold in crumbs for frozen cheesecake flavor.
Storage Tip
Freeze – Store in an airtight container in the back of the freezer for up to 2 weeks or until crystallization forms.Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
1 can of condensed milk is how many gram or ml please?
414 ml
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It’s ridiculous! Enjoy!
are the nutrition facts based on the half cup serving size or for what the recipe makes in total?
So sorry for that error, it has been corrected. Enjoy!
I made this for a Baked Alaska-absolutely perfect!&so easy! Thanks!!
Iโm very interested in trying but would feel compelled to add 2-3tsp of vanilla, a pinch of salt (maybe 1/4tsp actually), and a swirl of some sort (e.g. caramel or homemade fudge) or just have toppings available or even add Oreo crumbs!
Mix it up and let us know your favorite additions!
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Great suggestions
Can I use caramel condensed milk ?
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Hi Marian,
We have never tested that, but it sounds delicious! If you give it a try, be sure to report back and let us know how it goes.
Have a wonderful week, and enjoy!
Julie
Would this go well with carrot cake cookie?
YES! Yum!!!!
I don’t like it because I don’t like cream cheese at all but my husband really likes it
Thanks, Kendra! I have over 30 ice cream recipes so you can indulge yourself!