Description
Delicious and creamy homemade ice cream made with cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 TBSP (1/2 ounce) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Add cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10 seconds.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to mix together, until incorporated into a thick paste.
- In a separate measuring cup, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Gradually add this liquid to the sugar mixture (a couple tablespoons at a time to start), mixing well to combine. Continue until all liquid is added and the sugar has dissolved.
- Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint. Close the lid and freeze for 24 hours on a level location in your freezer.
- After 24 hours, remove from freezer and take off lid. Add pint to the bowl of the Ninja Creami and secure lid. Insert bowl into machine, locking into place.
- Select the Ice Cream function, which will run for about 2 minutes.
- When the function is complete, unlock the bowl and remove lid. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use a high-quality cream cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg