Description
A luscious gelato that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the refreshing taste of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds if desired.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the strawberry puree.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 240 minutes or until firm.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For those with diabetes, consider using sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg