No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect easy sweet treat for summer. Best of all, this recipe requires no ice cream maker! Made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese and crunchy granola streusel clusters.
It’s National Ice Cream Day and nothing screams summer more than a big bowl of ice cream.
We’ve been having fun experimenting with all kinds of ice cream flavors lately. First there was chocolate, mint, cherry and Oreos. And now this No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is one of our latest obsessions!
It’s so creamy and the sweet swirls of strawberries are amazing with the crunchy granola clusters.
How to Make this No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Like most no churn ice cream recipes, this one is super simple and starts off with:
- heavy cream
- softened cream cheese
- strawberries
- vanilla
- and some granola clusters.
The great thing about this is that you can totally add in your favorite strawberry preserves or jam.
Or instead of the granola streusel, try adding your favorite sandwich cookie. Golden Oreos or any store-bought granola works just as well!
Plus, since it’s no churn, you won’t even need the stove or an ice cream maker!
Seriously, the hardest part is just waiting for everything to freeze. If you’ve never made no churn ice creams before, you’ve gotta try it!
You’ll love that it comes out rich and creamy smooth every time.
- 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries washed and hulled*, (reserve 3 and cut into chunks for topping if desired - they will be harder once frozen) (or can also use strawberry preserves or jam)
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened (I used light)
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granola or you can add your favorite vanilla cookie or graham crackers, crumbled
- Place the strawberries in a food processor or blender and process a few times until smooth. (or leave some chunks if you prefer as well). Set aside
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer with the whip attachment, beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy and lumps are removed. Slowly add condensed milk and vanilla, and whisk mixture until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and keep whisking until stiff peaks form. (This will take about 3-5 minutes)*
Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan or 2-quart ice cream container. Pour half of the pureed strawberries on top and gently swirl with a knife to form ribbons. Sprinkle in half of the granola clusters. Pour in remaining half of the ice cream then top with more pureed strawberries. Swirl again with the knife then top with granola and reserved strawberry slices.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, remove from freezer and allow to stand at room temperature for about 3-5 mins. to soften slightly.
*If you prefer your strawberry swirl to have some chunks, blend for a few seconds less.
**Heavy cream can also be whipped in a separate bowl to stiff peaks, then fold in with the beaten cream cheese mixture. Both ways are fine, my method uses less dishes = less washing 🙂
***You can also substitute granola clusters with your favorite vanilla, graham cracker, cinnamon cookies, OR even baked pie crust or cooked crumble topping.
More ice cream:
No-Churn Cake Batter Ice Cream {Funfetti}
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Oreo Ice Cream with Almonds
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Did you try this recipe?
Val – Wag’n Tales -
July 17, 2016 at 8:19 amThis looks SO amazing! No churn ice creams are our favorite! Love the granola clusters!
Eva @ Eva Bakes -
July 17, 2016 at 9:19 amOoh, I want some of this right now (for breakfast)!
medha @ Whisk & Shout -
July 17, 2016 at 10:24 amThis ice cream is gorgeous! love the fresh strawberries in there 🙂 The granola streusel is awesome.
aimee @ like mother like daughter -
July 17, 2016 at 11:10 amCheesecake ice cream is one of my favorites! And yours looks perfect! I love the addition of the granola to add such a great crunch!
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July 17, 2016 at 12:39 pmyum, the flavors sound so good Kelly! I love all your ice cream recipes!
mira -
July 17, 2016 at 12:59 pmThis ice cream looks gorgeous and delicious Kelly! Love it! Great flavors, sharing!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice -
July 17, 2016 at 9:11 pmIt’s been SO hot here lately, so I’ve been craving all of the ice cream that I can get my hands on! This strawberry cheesecake streusel ice cream sounds perfect, Kelly! And your pictures are just gorgeous. Wish I had a big bowl of this right now!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy -
July 18, 2016 at 7:22 amIt’s only breakfast time and I want to eat all of this! Strawberries are healthy, so this would be a healthy breakfast, right?!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction -
July 18, 2016 at 8:59 amWhat a gorgeous ice cream! Love the chunks of streusel!
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel -
July 18, 2016 at 10:15 amI LOVE this! Streusel makes everything better, I’m convinced. Adding this to my last to try this summer!
Jesseca -
July 18, 2016 at 12:13 pmThis is gorgeous! Strawberry is always my go-to flavor choice when we eat ice cream and I can only imagine how delicious it is with cheesecake flavor added!
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July 19, 2016 at 4:46 amThis ice cream is aaaaaaaaaaamazing! I probably would eat the whole batch at one go!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks -
July 19, 2016 at 10:24 amNo-churn ice cream is the best! I love this strawberry cheesecake streusel combo! Yay for National Ice Cream Day! Pinning!
Monica -
July 20, 2016 at 8:50 amThis is gorgeous – I love ice cream with lots of chunks and texture so this is right up my alley. I am craving ice cream and plan to make some in the next couple of days to enjoy with my family over the weekend. I wish I could have 3 scoops of yours right now though!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert -
July 20, 2016 at 10:07 amI’m completely smitten with this cheesecake! Love the strawberry cheesecake flavor with streusel. I must have it!
marcie -
July 20, 2016 at 7:01 pmKelly, these photos are gorgeous, and I just want to reach in and grab a big bowl of this ice cream! That cheesecake ice cream with strawberry swirl sounds amazing, and I love that granola streusel crunch! Perfect summer ice cream right here!
Emma -
July 23, 2016 at 1:37 pmThe hardest part would be not eating this on one sitting! Wow love it Kelly 🙂
nadia -
July 28, 2016 at 3:35 pmLooks and sounds absolutely stunning! The shots are so beautiful! Also love those bowls! 😉
Loretta -
August 6, 2016 at 4:12 amAll of the recipes look incredibly good but yours and the almond bars speak to my heart. You’re definitely right in that not eating that whole tray would be the struggle! Amazing photos of this, too.
Melissa - Skinny Mom Loves Food -
July 14, 2017 at 6:53 amDelicious!