Looking for the ultimate summer treat? This Summer Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is creamy, fruity, and bursting with cheesecake flavor — and best of all, you don’t need an ice cream maker! Just a few ingredients and a bit of mixing give you a gourmet-style frozen dessert right from your freezer.
🛒 You Will Need:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
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2 tbsp sugar (for the raspberries)
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½ cup graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping or swirling)
👩🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Make the Raspberry Sauce
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In a small saucepan, add raspberries and sugar.
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Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and form a thick sauce.
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Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
✅ Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined and creamy.
✅ Step 3: Whip the Cream
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In a separate large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 3–4 minutes).
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
✅ Step 4: Layer and Freeze
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Pour half of the ice cream base into a freezer-safe container.
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Spoon in some raspberry sauce and swirl gently with a knife.
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Repeat with the remaining base and sauce.
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If using, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs between layers or on top for that classic cheesecake crunch.
✅ Step 5: Freeze
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Cover the container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
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Scoop, serve, and enjoy the taste of summer!
💡 Tips & Variations:
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Use mixed berries if raspberries aren’t available.
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Don’t skip the cream cheese — it gives the authentic cheesecake flavor.
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Want more texture? Add white chocolate chips or swirl in raspberry jam.
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Serve in waffle cones or bowls with extra graham crumbs on top!
🍓 Final Thoughts
This Summer Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect make-ahead dessert for barbecues, family gatherings, or just a quiet moment on the porch. Creamy, fruity, and full of that tangy cheesecake taste — it’s sure to become a warm-weather favorite.
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