Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

By vealam

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cold half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vodka (optional)
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup coarsely crumbled graham crackers (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, combine the half-and-half, lemon juice, vanilla, vodka, if using, cream cheese, sugar, and salt. Blend on high until smooth. Add ½ cup strawberries to the blender. Blend until smooth.
Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. During the last minute of churning, add the remaining strawberries and the graham cracker crumbs, if using. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Ice cream is best served within 5 days of churning.