Cheesecake ice cream is creamy and sweet with that signature cheesy tang reminiscent of its divine pastry counterpart.

Cheesecake Ice Cream

If you're a cheesecake lover like I am, prepare yourself. This recipe is going to rock your world (in the best way possible). Cheesecake ice cream is everything you never knew you needed in a frozen treat. It's almost got a custard flavor with that signature cheese tang and sweetness that makes cheesecake so marvelous. I loved it smushed between my homemade graham crackers to make it feel like a fun spin on traditional cheesecake with graham cracker crust.

If you haven't invested in an ice cream maker, what are you waiting for?! The one I use by Cuisinart is pretty affordable and simplifies the at-home ice cream-making process entirely. You don't need a bunch of salt and ice, and it only takes about 15 minutes to make ice cream! When it's ready, the ice cream is more of a soft serve consistency, but if you like a harder ice cream, just put it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-plus hours. It's so simple and doable for anyone -- even get the kids involved to help out! They will love it.

Do you have to cook eggs for homemade ice cream?

Some old school ice cream recipes require you to use and cook eggs, but you don't need to for this one! All you need it cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla, sour cream, milk, and a great ice cream maker.

How long does it take to make homemade ice cream?

I love a simple recipe (you guys know that), so you won't catch me making overly complicated ice cream, ever! I do like to chill the mixture for at least an hour before putting it into the ice cream maker, but chilling isn't necessary if you're in a hurry. Altogether, this recipe takes anywhere from a half-hour to one-and-a-half hours, depending on whether you chill the mixture and for how long. (If you do chill it, it's a hands-off waiting period, so you could always go run errands or take care of something else around the house while you wait.)

What makes ice cream creamy?

Fat and dairy makes ice cream creamy -- so in this recipe, the cream cheese, sour cream, and milk all contribute to a nice and rich creaminess.

Why is my homemade ice cream icy?

Homemade ice cream gets icy when large ice crystals form in the mixture as it freezes. This can happen if there's too much water in the mixture or if it's frozen for an overly extended period of time.