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July 27, 2015

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Ice CreamWhen I was a little girl a favorite treat was a dixie cup of ice cream.  There definitely weren't 31 ice cream flavors or names like Cherry Garcia, Chubby Hubby or Chunky Monkey.  In fact all I remember is vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.  You got a little wooden spoon with which to eat the ice cream.  It was one of the special things I remember from my childhood.

While many ice cream aficionados dictate a creme anglaise base made with cream and eggs, I feel the eggs mask the flavor of many ice creams.  So most of mine are eggless as is this one.

This ice cream is not too sweet and has a twang thanks to the cream cheese and sour cream.  The little specs of vanilla bean add the perfect balance .  It is great eaten on its own or really good teamed with fruit pies, cobblers or crisps.

I have a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine and I like it because it doesn't require water or ice.  I always wanted one and found this on the internet for less than half the price.  However, any ice cream machine will do.  Just follow their directions.

Easily made, this ice cream gets really hard in the freezer so remember to take it out abut 20 minutes before serving.  it will be well worth it.
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Ingredients for Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Ice Cream12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (340 grams)
½ cup sugar (100 grams or 3 ½ ounces)
1 cup sour cream (225 grams or 8 ounces)
⅓ cup clear cornsyrup
1 ½ cups half and half
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
¼ cup any liqueur desired

Processor Method
Combine the cream cheese and sugar in the processor bowl. Cream cheese and sugar in processorProcess until smooth.Cream cheese and sugar processedAdd the sour cream next and process.  Sour Cream inSour cream processedAdd the vanilla bean paste, Vanilla bean paste inhalf and half and liqueur.  cream inProcess until smooth.finished in processor

Pour into a container and chill until cold or overnight.

Pour the cheesecake mixture the ice cream maker. in ice cream machineChurn as directed.Churned ice cream

Pour ice cream into a freezer container and chill 4 to 6 hours or overnight.icd cream in container

Note: Gets rock hard in the freezer and needs about 20 to 30 minutes at room temp to scoop.

Mixer Method
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until the cheese is softened and they are well combined and perfectly smooth. Scrape often. Add the sour cream, beating well and scraping often to make sure everything is smooth. Add the cornsyrup and vanilla bean paste. Lastly, add the half and half and beat well.

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