Ingredients for - Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

1. 1 cup half-and-half cream
2. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4. 2 teaspoons lemon juice
5. 1 cup sugar
6. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
7. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
8. 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries
9. Sliced fresh strawberries or crushed graham crackers, optional

How to cook deliciously - Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

1 . Stage

Place the first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add whipping cream; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl.

2 . Stage

Add 1-1/2 cups strawberries to blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir into cream mixture.

3 . Stage

Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.)

4 . Stage

Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with crushed graham crackers and additional strawberries, sliced.