Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean Seeded
  • 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 3/4 cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 6 whole Cookies Crumbled (or A Premade Graham Or Cookie Crust)
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Frozen Or Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar, More If Berries Need It

Method

  • In a medium sauce pan heat up milk and vanilla bean seeds. I actually throw in the whole bean to get more flavor out of it.
  • Use medium high heat until it's just about to boil.
  • Meanwhile whisk together the cream cheese, egg and 3/4 cup sugar over medium high heat.
  • Remove vanilla bean from the hot milk and pour the milk slowly over the cheese mixture while the machine is running on low. Whisk until it is thoroughly mixed together.
  • Pour cheese custard back into the sauce pan and heat until it reaches 160°. Remove from heat and cool. An ice bath is best, but not absolutely necessary.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
  • Add the lemon juice just before pouring the mixture into the ice cream maker. Follow ice cream makers manufacturer directions to freeze the cheesecake custard base.
  • While you are freezing your ice cream, place crumbled cookies into a bowl and mix in the melted butter. Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 8 inch cake pan.
  • When the ice cream is ready, pour it on top of the cookie crumbs and smooth out the top. Place back in the freezer to set.
  • Place berries, sugar and corn starch into a small sauce pan and heat over low heat until saucy and thick. Spoon berries over each slice of frozen cheesecake.