If you’re craving a sweet, rich, creamy treat without the fuss of an ice cream maker, well you’re in for a delicious surprise! My No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream features a rich vanilla cheesecake base swirled with a homemade strawberry puree and a buttery graham cracker crumbs bringing the classic cheesecake experience to a frozen treat! Its simple to make – no fancy equipment or ice cream maker required!

What is No-Churn Ice Cream?

No-churn ice cream is a simple way to make homemade ice cream without the need for an ice cream machine. Instead of churning the cream based mixture while it freezes, the no-churn method relies on incorporating air into the base of the ice cream. This is done by whipping cream and adding it with other ingredients. This will result in a smooth and creamy texture. Perfect for anyone who wants to make homemade ice cream without purchasing any fancy equipment.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to Make: No ice cream maker required – just simple ingredients and few easy steps!
• Fresh Strawberry Flavor: Homemade strawberry puree adds a vibrant taste to each scoop!
• Cheesecake Goodness: The base of this ice cream is a delightful combination of the vanilla and cheesecake flavors!
• Perfect Texture: The buttery graham cracker crust that is mixed throughout this ice cream mimics the traditional cheesecake crust! This pairs perfectly with the smooth ice cream base.
• Egg-Free Recipe: In this recipe you don’t have to worry about tempering or cooking the egg mixture. This makes it quicker and easier to whip up!

What You’ll Need to Make this Recipe

This recipes requires a handful of ingredients!

Strawberry Puree:

• Fresh strawberries
• Granulated Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Lemon Juice
• Vanilla

Graham Cracker Mixture:

• Granulated Sugar
• Unsalted Butter
• Graham Crackers Crumbs
• Ground Cinnamon

Cheesecake Ice Cream Base

• Cream Cheese
• Condensed Milk
• Heavy Cream
• Vanilla

How to Make the Strawberry Puree

This is the first thing to do when making this recipe! Don’t worry this step is a lot easier than you think.

In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, you are going to cook down sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have released their juices and have cooked down. The mixture will also begin to thicken up from the cornstarch. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

Once the mixture has thickened, carefully transfer it to a blender. Blend until smooth. But before you add it to this recipe, you want to make sure that the puree has cooled completely!

Note: If the strawberries are very tart, you can add a little more sugar to sweeten the strawberry puree.

Making the Graham Cracker “Crust”

The next part of this recipe is the buttery, delicious graham cracker crumbs! We aren’t technically pressing this into a pan like we would for a traditionally cheesecake crust but the steps are pretty much the same.

In a small bowl, combine together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until the mixture is crumbly and the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.

How to the Make the Strawberry Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream

STEP 1: Combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. In a large bowl, combine together the condensed milk and cream cheese. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined. It is important that the cream cheese is at room temperature. This will allow the cream cheese to combine a lot easier, and smoother with the condensed milk! Set aside.

STEP 2: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks. In a stand mixer bowl, add the cold heavy cream and whisk on medium-high speed until you have stiff peaks.

STEP 3: Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture until it is well combined!

STEP 4: Mix in the strawberry puree and graham cracker mixture into the cream mixture. To the ice cream base, add about 1/2 to 3/4 of the mixture into the ice cream base (reserve the remainder for the assembly). Fold the strawberry puree into the ice cream. You can fully incorporate the strawberry mixture until well combined or you can fold and leave a few steaks of the strawberry puree visible.

STEP 5: Add the graham cracker mixture to the ice cream base. Fold in about 1/2-3/4 of the graham cracker mixture to the ice cream base. Reserve some of the graham cracker mixture for the assembly.

STEP 6: Assemble and freeze the ice cream! Transfer half the mixture to a 9×5 loaf pan. Add a few spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top and swirl with a butter knife. Sprinkle some graham cracker mixture for added texture and visual appeal. Next, add the remaining ice cream mixture, dollop with more strawberry puree, and swirl again. Finish by sprinkling the rest of the graham cracker mixture on top.

STEP 7: Cover the ice cream and freeze it! I like to cover the ice cream with parchment paper, making sure that the parchment paper is lightly pressed onto the ice cream. I then tightly wrap it with some plastic wrap. The ice cream should be in the freezer for at least 8-9 hours, or overnight (preferably)!

Tips for Making No-Churn Ice Cream

• Heavy Cream Must Be Cold: Make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping. For even better results, chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for about 15 minutes before use (optional). This helps the cream whip up faster.
• Whip Cream Properly: Make sure to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This helps incorporate air and creates a light, creamy texture.
• Store Properly: Pressing the parchment paper directly on the surface of the ice cream and then covering with plastic wrap helps to seal for freshness. It also helps to prevent freezer burn.

There you have it—an easy and delicious No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream that you can whip up without any fancy equipment! Whether you’re enjoying it on a sunny afternoon or indulging in a sweet treat to share with family, this creamy dessert is sure to impress. With a fresh strawberry flavor, a rich ice cream base, and delightful pieces of buttery graham cracker throughout, it captures the essence of classic cheesecake in every scoop!

I hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as I do!

I’d love to see you make this ice cream recipe! Be sure to tag me in your recreations @Sufratee on Instagram. Let me know in the comments what you think about this recipe!