Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

When I got my ice cream maker, a friend shared her dreamy freezy cheesecake recipe. For guests, I scoop this into tart shells.
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1 cup half and half cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
Sliced fresh strawberries or crushed graham cracker, optional
Directions:
Place the first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add whipping cream; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add 1-1/2 cups strawberries to blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir into cream mixture.
Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.)
Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with crushed graham crackers and additional strawberries, sliced.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Add 1-1/2 cups strawberries to blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir into cream mixture.
Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.)
Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with crushed graham crackers and additional strawberries, sliced.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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