Homemade No-Churn Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream for a Magical Summer Treat!

No ice cream maker needed! This creamy lemon cheesecake ice cream is the perfect addition to any cozy summer night, whether you're hosting, looking for a recipe to make with your kids or wanting to create something special for yourself! With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of magic, you can whip up a delicious and decadent treat that will have you coming back for seconds.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1/2 cup of lemon curd (you can make your own, but I use store bought)

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened, room temperature

• 1 tbsp of sugar

• 2 tbsp vanilla extract

• 8 Graham crackers, crushed

• 3 tbsp of melted butter cooled to room temperature

• 2 tbsp of brown sugar

• 2 cups of chopped golden Oreos

Step-by-Step Guide to Ice Cream Paradise:

• Whip it Up: In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with 1/2 of the condensed milk (7 ounces) until stiff peaks form, put this in the fridge to keep cool while you do the next step.

• The Zest: In a separate bowl mix together the rest of the sweetened condensed milk (7 ounces), the lemon zest, cream cheese, and vanilla.

• The "Cheesecake": Take the whipped cream out of the fridge and gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and combine well.

• The "Crust": In a separate bowl mix together the crushed graham crackers, melted butter and brown sugar

• Swirls: Gently swirl in the lemon curd, then HALF of the graham cracker mixture and lastly fold in the golden Oreos

• Freeze the Magic: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top with a spatula.

• The Finale: Sprinkle the other half of the crushed graham crackers on top, adding a delightful crunch to each scoop.

• Chill Time: Cover the container and let it freeze for at least 8 hours, or overnight and enjoy!

Celebrating the Seasons

The summer season offers an abundance of fresh, flavorful ingredients that can be celebrated in the kitchen. Year after year, new seasonal traditions can take root, whether it's an annual berry-picking expedition, creating a one of a kind ice cream flavor, a backyard barbecue with neighbors, or a simple dinner enjoyed outside. In this way, the bountiful warmth of summer is distilled into a tapestry of cherished memories, the food serving as the catalyst that brings people together to savor the present and look forward to many more magical summers to come.