A totally delicious flavor of homemade ice cream!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill and Freeze Time:5 hours
Servings12 servings (2/3 cup)
Calories262kcal
blueberry, cheesecake, Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 cups fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- graham cracker crumbs, for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the sugar, cream cheese and egg yolks; beat at high speed until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and half-and-half; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the cheese mixture, a spoonful at a time (being careful to temper the mixture and not ‘cook’ the egg), stirring constantly with a whisk until all has been incorporated. Return the milk mixture to the pan. Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°, stirring constantly. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and place it on top of ice in another bowl. Cool completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
- Stir the blueberry mixture into the milk mixture. Refrigerate several hours until mixture is very cold.
- Pour the mixture into the freezer container of an ice-cream machine; process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Spoon the ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of individual servings to complete the cheesecake theme!
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving (2/3 cup) | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
