CREAM CHEESE ICE CREAM

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This thick and sinfully luscious ice cream really does taste just like a slice of creamy cheesecake.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups half-and-half or 5 cups light cream
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 beaten eggs
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (Neufchatel) or 3 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese, softened (Neufchatel)
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
nectarines (optional) or dark sweet cherry (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine 3 cups of the half-and-half or light cream, the sugar, and eggs.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat just till boiling.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer till smooth, gradually beat in hot mixture.
  • Cover and chill thoroughly.
  • Stir in remaining half-and-half, lemon peel, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • Freeze in a 4- or 5-quart ice cream freezer according to the directions.
  • Let freeze for 4 hours.
  • Garnish each serving with choice of fresh fruit, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 123.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Sugar 21.9, Protein 4.2

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