Cream Cheese Ice Cream

This rich “frozen cheesecake” ice cream can be served by itself, with fruit cake or pound cake, or in ice cream sandwich form. Serve between graham crackers, oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies for a dynamite ice cream sandwich.

Ingredients

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 5 cups light cream

Directions

• In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth.
• Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.
• Stir in the cream.
• Process the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Makes about 3 quarts.

Try mixing in all your favorite toppings, like cookie, cake, and candy pieces. Or make ice cream sandwiches with your favorite cookies or graham crackers. A really cool tip to impress your family and friends is to make a cream cheese ice cream sandwich and dip it in your favorite melted chocolate. Then freeze and enjoy for an ultimate ice cream treat.