Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake
This dessert combines the smooth, creamy goodness of cheesecake with the chill, refreshing vibe of ice cream—layered like a work of art.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries diced
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill.
- Soften both vanilla and strawberry ice cream, then spread the vanilla layer evenly over the crust.
- Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
- Add the cream cheese layer on top of the ice cream.
- Spread strawberry ice cream over the cream cheese layer, then top with diced strawberries.
- Freeze for 4 hours, or until solid. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and minerals present (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin D: 10%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving for an extra touch of decadence.
- Use fresh whipped cream on top to balance the richness.
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors—mint chocolate chip, anyone?