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    Published: Jul 1, 2015 · Modified: Aug 6, 2017 by alexandra · This post may contain affiliate links

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream

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    I'd like to think that sharing this ice cream with the world right now makes me a pretty selfless person, because really, is there any other reason why I would taunt myself with what's without a doubt one of the best ice creams I've ever made or eaten WHILE I'm trying to do this whole be-healthy, no-sweets thing? It's either selflessness or self-torture, who knows which.

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream - A luscious ice cream with that classic cheesecake tang, loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce. THIS is what summer should taste like! | www.brighteyedbaker.com this recipe

    In any case, I can't even begin to explain how freakin' awesome this ice cream is (a fact that I know because regardless of healthy diets, a food blogger is required to taste-test her own recipes, after all). And I know I say every single time I make ice cream that I've found my new favorite, but ohhhhmygoodness it's hard to admit that there could possibly be any as good as this one. It's literally cheesecake-turned-ice cream, which is just further proof that my days of saying I don't like cheesecake are OVER.

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream - A luscious ice cream with that classic cheesecake tang, loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce. THIS is what summer should taste like! | www.brighteyedbaker.com

    Think rich, tangy cheesecake flavor in a creamy ice cream base, studded with loads of sweet, crunchy graham cracker crumbles, and swirled with a sweet-tart homemade blackberry sauce that adds a stunning pink color and big summer flavor vibes. ← And that is of course why this ice cream had to be shared before the weekend; I don't think you can get much more American than a cheesecake-inspired dessert, or find anything much more perfect for a hot July 4th than cold ice cream swirled with juicy summer berries. My plans for Saturday? Make an exception to certain healthy-diet standards and eat a bowl of this ice cream. It's a holiday and that means it's okay to splurge a little. ;)

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream - A luscious ice cream with that classic cheesecake tang, loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce. THIS is what summer should taste like! | www.brighteyedbaker.com

    P.S. Also very patriotic and July-4th-appropriate: this blueberry-peach cobbler. There's even little pie crust stars on top!

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream - A luscious ice cream with that classic cheesecake tang, loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce. THIS is what summer should taste like! | www.brighteyedbaker.com

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    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream

    Blackberry-Swirled Cheesecake Ice Cream - A luscious ice cream with that classic cheesecake tang, loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce. THIS is what summer should taste like! | www.brighteyedbaker.com
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    A luscious cheesecake ice cream loaded with crunchy bits of graham cracker crumble and swirled with homemade blackberry sauce.

    • Yield: approx. 1 quart

    Ingredients

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    Cheesecake Ice Cream

    • 8 ½ ounces (1 cup) sour cream
    • 8 ¼ ounces (1 cup) heavy cream
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 5 ounces (⅔ cup, packed) brown sugar
    • 4 ¼ ounces (½ cup) buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
    • pinch of salt

    Blackberry Swirl

    • 10 ounces (2 cups) blackberries*
    • 1 ¾ ounces (¼ cup) granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon creme de cassis

    Graham Cracker Crumble

    • 3 ounces (1 cup) coarsely crushed graham crackers**
    • 2 ⅛ ounces (½ cup, spoon and level) whole wheat pastry flour***
    • 1 ⅞ ounces (¼ cup, packed) brown sugar
    • heavy pinch of salt
    • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

    Instructions

    Cheesecake Ice Cream

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in refrigerator for several hours, preferably overnight.
    2. Just before churning, whisk mixture to smooth out again. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, slowly adding in graham cracker crumbles once thickened, about 3-5 minutes before churning is finished. Use a spoon if needed to help mix crumbles in completely.
    3. Layer ice cream with blackberry sauce in a freezer-safe container and swirl briefly with a knife or offset spatula. Cover container with a lid, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe, zip-top bag. Freeze for at least a few hours before serving.

    Blackberry Swirl

    1. Toss blackberries and sugar together in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, crushing blackberries into smaller bits as they soften.
    2. Meanwhile, whisk together water, lemon juice, and corn starch to form a slurry.
    3. Remove berries from heat and, while stirring, slowly add slurry. Return to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 1 minute.
    4. Remove from heat and stir in creme de cassis. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight. Stir to loosen and smooth out before adding to ice cream.

    Graham Cracker Crumble

    1. In a bowl, whisk together the crushed graham cracker, pastry flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix in until the mixture is crumbly and all of the dry ingredients are coated in butter.
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer crumble mixture to skillet in a flat layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until golden-brown, watching closely and stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and transfer to a tray or sheet of parchment to cool completely before adding to ice cream. (Note that crumble with get crunchy as it cools.)

    Notes

    *You should be able to easily switch up the blackberries for strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a different twist.

    **I used a mortar and pestle to crush my graham crackers. You want to end up with a mixture of fine crumbs and coarse bits.

    ***If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour, white pastry flour or all-purpose flour would also work.

    Cheesecake Ice Cream adapted from my Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    Blackberry Swirl adapted from The Perfect Scoop

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    1. TelonW says

      October 30, 2016 at 9:25 am

      I need to make this ice cream! Looks delicious!

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    2. Greg Cherney says

      July 06, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      I made this ice cream and the flavor is excellent. However, the texture isn't creamy. It tends to break apart when you try to scoop it. I have made a ton of ice cream and it isn't icey either, it just doesn't have the creamy consistency I typically get with homemade ice cream.

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      • alexandra says

        July 11, 2016 at 8:40 am

        Hmmm... I'm really not sure, assuming you didn't make any ingredient substitutions. A few suggestions... make sure you started with a fully-frozen churning bowl, make sure the mixture was fully chilled before churning, and check your freezer's temp to make sure it isn't way too cold.

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    3. Chi says

      July 10, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      I love this ice cream recipe! If only I had an ice cream maker available :(
      I really like your blog and would like to invite you to become a Chicory Recipe Partner. Are you interested?

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      • alexandra says

        July 12, 2015 at 4:22 pm

        Hi,
        If you shoot me an e-mail through this contact form, I'd be happy to get more information. Thanks!

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