Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

5 from 7 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

This Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream combines juicy strawberries, velvety cream cheese, and crumbled cake into a no churn ice cream delight.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Chill Time6

Total Time6 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries diced
2 tbsp strawberry jam
3 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
8 oz cream cheese room temperature
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup crumbled cake or 3/4 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Instructions

Add strawberries, jam, sugar, and lemon juice to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Continue to boil for an additional 8-10 minutes until juices have released, strawberries have softened and the sauce has thickened quite a bit to concentrate the berries.
Remove strawberries from heat and allow them to cool. Then place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour to completely cool them down.
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
Add cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer or a medium-sized bowl if using a hand mixer.
Beat on medium-high speed, then slowly add in condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until completely smooth.
Turn off the mixer and fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
Once whipped cream is folded in, carefully fold in the strawberries into the batter, only folding 3-4 times just until the strawberries have distinctly swirled through the batter (don’t over fold the strawberries because you will turn the entire ice cream mixture pink).
To freeze, alternate adding ice cream mixture and crumbled cake to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for at least 5-7 hours then serve.
Let the ice cream sit out for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries. You will need to simmer them with the granulated sugar and lemon for a few minutes longer, but then you can follow the same steps in the recipe.

Can I use a different fruit instead of strawberries?

Absolutely! You can experiment with other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or peaches. You will just need to adjust the sugar and cooking time accordingly.

Can I make this recipe without an electric mixer?

Yes, you can mix the ingredients by hand using a whisk and a sturdy spatula for folding.

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