Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cream cheese and double cream blend with frozen strawberries to create this decadent dessert. Top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries for a burst of colour.

Ingredients

• 125 ml (½ cup) thickened cream
• 85 g cream cheese
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
• 65 g (⅓ cup) caster sugar
• 225 g (1½ cup) frozen strawberries
• 70 g (½ cup) ice cubes
• whipped cream, for topping
• 40 g (2 cups) blueberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Place thickened cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries, and ice cubes into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed.
4. Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
5. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
6. Stop machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur.
7. Fill bottom half of serving glass with strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Layer with whipped topping, then fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.