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Creamy Huckleberry Cheesecake Ice Cream No-Churn Recipe

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A rich and indulgent no-churn ice cream combining tangy-sweet huckleberries with a velvety cheesecake base, perfect for a quick and easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup huckleberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold (360ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 100g), lightly toasted
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Toast the graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. If using fresh huckleberries, rinse and pat dry. If frozen, thaw fully and drain any excess liquid. Place berries in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let macerate for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches, maintaining volume and lightness.
  6. Fold in the huckleberries and graham cracker crumbs, reserving a few for garnish.
  7. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and sprinkle reserved berries and crumbs on top.
  8. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm but scoopable.
  9. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best texture. Toast graham cracker crumbs for added flavor and crunch. Drain excess juice from berries to avoid icy texture. If mixture is too stiff after freezing, thaw for 10 minutes before serving. Whip cream to soft peaks to maintain creaminess. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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