Sweetened Dessert Treat: Strawberry Cheesecake-Flavored Ice Cream
Demystifying Spiced Cookie Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Craving something unique and mouth-watering? Look no further! Today's feature dishes up a fantastic Spiced Cookie Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. Ever wondered what to do with Biscoff's spiced cookie spread? Or perhaps Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter has piqued your interest? Well, let's get cooking!
First things first, gather your ingredients:
- 1/2 cup spiced cookie butter or spread
- 8 oz strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut into large dice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 medium lemons)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
Got everything? Super! Let's dive in!
Step 1:Spread the cookie butter on a sheet of parchment paper using an offset or rubber spatula, shaping it into a roughly 10-by-6-inch rectangle. Transfer the parchment to a baking sheet and place it in the freezer until the cookie butter is stiff and pieces easily tear off, at least 2 hours. (It will not be completely frozen.)
Step 2:Place the strawberries and 1/3 cup of the sugar in a small, nonreactive saucepan and stir to coat the strawberries with the sugar. Mash with a potato masher until about half of the strawberries are completely smashed but some medium-sized chunks remain, about 1 minute.
Step 3:Place the pan over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbles form along the edge, about 3 minutes. Skim any foam from the surface of the sauce with a spoon and discard. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon zest and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the lemon juice and stir to combine. Bring to a full boil, cooking until foam coats the surface, about 1 minute.
Step 4:Remove from the heat and skim and discard the foam. Transfer the sauce to a medium heatproof bowl and let it cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
Step 5:When the cookie butter and strawberries are ready, place the remaining teaspoon of lemon zest, the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, the remaining 2/3 cup of sugar, the milk, and the cream cheese in a blender and blend until smooth. Immediately freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Keep the ice cream in the bowl of the ice cream maker.
Step 6:Remove the cookie butter from the freezer, tear it into rough 1- to 2-inch pieces, and fold them into the finished ice cream with a rubber spatula. (Work quickly, as the cookie butter will soften and be difficult to handle as it warms up.)
Step 7:Add the chilled strawberry sauce and fold just until a thick swirl is visible. Serve immediately for a soft ice cream, or transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until solid. Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving if frozen solid. The ice cream can be kept for up to 2 weeks.
Ta-da! You've just whipped up a scrumptious batch of Spiced Cookie Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. Pair it with your favorite summer movies and enjoy!
Boot Note:This recipe can be easily scaled up for those sweet-toothed gatherings by increasing the ingredients accordingly. Don't forget to keep a good stock of cookie butter on hand to ensure that repeat requests for this tasty treat are met with a smile!
Pro Tip:For an intense cookie butter flavor, increase the amount of cookie butter in the ice cream base. You can also use a combination of smooth and crunchy cookie butter for added texture. Ensure that the cookie butter is well incorporated into the cream cheese and ice cream base for optimal flavor.
- This Spiced Cookie Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream not only offers a unique dessert experience, but it also provides an opportunity to explore different nutritional profiles, as it uses Biscoff's spiced cookie spread that can be found in the F5602437aad4329fc0c962af87db93a1 aisle.
- In Step 6 of the recipe, after folding the cookie butter pieces into the ice cream, a thick swirl of the strawberry sauce can be added, creating a visually appealing dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- when serving, a tablespoon or two of the reserved cookie butter could be squeezed on top for an additional burst of flavor, enhancing the overall dining experience and adding a delightful aesthetic touch to your dessert tablescape.
