Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake Food

CONTEST-WINNING STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, creamer, sugar and lemon zest until blended. Fold in whipped topping and strawberries. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESECAKE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into the eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Stir in the cream cheese until melted., Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir strawberries and cream into custard. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.,

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Freeze 4 hours or until almost firm.
• Beat cream cheese mixture with mixer until creamy. Blend berries in blender until smooth. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well. Pour into foil-lined 1-1/2-qt. bowl. Crush 3 sugar cones; place over cream cheese mixture. Press gently into cream cheese mixture to form even crust. Freeze 8 hours or until firm.
• Unmold "cake" onto plate. Remove foil. Break remaining cones into pieces; press into side of "cake".
• Melt chocolate as directed on package just before serving dessert; cool slightly. Drizzle over dessert; sprinkle with nuts.

FROZEN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Set the ice cream out at room temperature to soften for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, use a fork to mix together the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture over the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with your fingers; then press all over with the flat bottom of a glass to get the crust really well pressed together and compact. Set aside.
• When the ice cream has softened, cream it in a mixer with a paddle attachment (or by hand in a bowl with a wooden spoon) until soft and creamy, but not melted. Break the cheesecake into pieces and beat or fold it into the ice cream. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top. Put that in the freezer to set.
• Now combine the strawberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and the lemon juice in non-reactive saucepan and warm over medium heat just until the strawberries begin to break down and give off their juice, 3 to 5 minutes. Stick that into the refrigerator to chill.
• When you're ready to serve, remove the sides of the springform pan and put the frozen cheesecake on a cake plate. Spoon the strawberries over the top and serve.

EASY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add whipping cream; cover and process until blended. Remove to a large bowl., Add 1-1/2 cups strawberries to blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir into cream mixture., 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.) , Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with sliced strawberries and graham crackers.