Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Rose Pistachio Cheesecake Ice Cream, a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired frozen treat that combines creamy cheesecake with fragrant rose water and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ice Cream Base:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rose water
Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- few drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Ice Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and rose water until fully combined and smooth.
- Color and Mix: If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix well.
- Churn: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add Pistachios and Graham Crackers: In the last 5 minutes of churning, add pistachios and crushed graham crackers.
- Freeze: Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Scoop and serve.
Notes
- Adjust rose water to taste—too much can be overpowering.
- For a richer texture, add small chunks of cheesecake in place of or along with the graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream
- Method: Churning, Freezing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
