My mother visits me from time to time. She doesn’t live in Buenos Aires, so she stays at my place a lot when she’s in town, and of course our personalities are put to the test, to say the least, though mine much more than hers. She has, like most mothers, a visceral endurance when it comes to her children’s quirks/obsessions/intolerances/lack of patience/dubious humor/crappy awakenings.
Not long after waking up, she started looking for a pair of socks, already in a crappy mood (hers) because she had a pimple (I admit it was getting quite big and as a woman she resented it ferociously) that just wanted to keep on growing. Yes a pimple, so superficial I know, but think of it as a symbolism if you want.
I started looking at the obvious places, like inside the fridge, her purse, my bedroom… bright red socks she hadn’t been able to find for the last twenty minutes where not on the pile of clothes in the chair or beside her bed, that was a given. But suddenly, all the odd places covered in the search, there really was nowhere else to look for them.
Sweet Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Yield 3-4 servings
This ice cream freezes rock hard, so keep that in mind when taking it out.
Ingredients
For the blackberries:
- 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 Tbs light brown sugar
- 2-3 Tbs water
For the cheesecake ice cream base:
- 8oz (220g) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup cream
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- Zest of ½ orange
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
For the blackberries:
- In a saucepan heat all ingredients over low heat. Stir frequently until it boils. Reduce for a minute or two and remove from the heat.
- Transfer to a shallow container, mash berries with a fork or spoon and refrigerate.
- If making this the same day you churn the ice cream base, then freeze it while making the base. It will be cold enough when you add it.
For the cheesecake ice cream base:
- In a bowl beat cream cheese, cream and sugar just until smooth.
- Add zest, vanilla and salt.
- Combine, transfer to a container with a lid, or bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very cold, 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- Churn according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Transfer to a freezer-proof container, add blackberry mixture, swirl a few times, cover and freeze until solid.
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What a beautiful recipe.. the colors are lovely in this ice cream!
Oh my, such a perfect combination!
i have no words, it looks delicious!
Oh my goodness, your photos make me want to make ice cream right now, Paula! This is a keeper recipe..I'm trusting this will work with raspberries and blueberries as well. Thank you for this post.
P.s. Regarding the mom bit…I'm afraid I can relate to missing items such as red socks already being on my person…Happens sometimes with aging. But, I'm affirming my spirit is ageless <3
I wish I could have a scope of this right now, although it's barely 9 in the morning. Your photos are beautiful!
Adore the story about your mom! We all have mother's and I DO have empathy for my daughter! (most of the time….LOL)
A most irresistible ice cream! And we still have seasonal blackberries, what a grand recipe!
I just baked with blackberries today. They are my favorite fruit and this ice cream sounds heavenly. As much as I love my mom, I can totally relate to getting frustrated with her sometimes. I think that's just how the relationship between mothers and daughters works.
Paula, are you sure we aren't related? My mom sounds a lot like yours! But I could take it if I have this ice cream!
Paula, you little vixen! 🙂 It's 5pm here and these photos are making me sooo hungry.
i love blackberries and i love the look of this ice cream, but i realise i love your story about your mum's red socks even more! if it wasn't a real story, i would call it magic realism 🙂
aaah Look fantastic! I love blackberries Paula!
Oh Paula, this is such a funny story! I love moments that seem ridiculously frustrating, but then you can look back upon them and laugh. My mother and I haven't lived together for years (as our houses are nearby, so there's no need to sleep over) but we still have funny moments like this. She's a much stronger personality than I, tenacious and resilient. Makes for fun conversations! This blackberry ice cream looks incredible. Blackberries plus cheesecake? Heaven. Definitely making this come summertime. My husband is a cheesecake fiend, so he'd love it. Thanks beautiful! xx
That reminds me when looking at my eyeglasses, I can't believe how frequently I start looking everywhere and the I realize I'm wearing the eyeglasses…that's me.
The ice cream looks delicious, I like the swirls given by the berry.
You had me at cheesecake and blackberry. This sounds heavenly Paula! I can go for 5 scoops of these. 😉
I loved this post and it reminds me so much of my relationship with my mother. Great recipe and you have captured the colours perfectly in your photos – they make me hungry just looking at them.
I like your stories. They make me smile.:) You write so well.
This ice cream is so pretty – I love the color. I bet it's really delicious, too!
You have me laughing this morning with the red socks story. You also have me enamored with the ice cream. Wow. The photos… the recipe… all so fantastic!
That is one gorgeous ice cream!
What a great story about your mother! (I know, I don't have to live with her…) The ice cream sounds incredibly creamy and smooth. I don't have popsicle molds but might get some to try this – we have a friend whose roots are Chilean and her favorite dessert is paletas… it would be fun to make this for her. ~ David
Blackberry cheesecake ice cream, yes!! I ll come over and I promise I won't loose my socks! Ah mothers, aren't they amazing? Meet my mum, she sounds like your mum. ^_^
Paula, I adore this post. I laughed so hard when I read that your mom was wearing the socks. This reminds me of a time when a friend was going insane looking for her glasses and it turns out they were on the top of her head. I know what you mean – I love my parents but oh good God, they can drive me insane. Now that I know how glorious it is to live on my own, I don't think I could ever live with my parents again! Of course, your beautiful, creamy, luscious ice cream would make anything bearable. Your photos and styling are gorgeous here, Paula. I wish I had a giant bowl of this right now!
Paula, I absolutely love cheesecake…and in ice cream form it has to be heavenly! Right now my garden is overflowing with big beautiful blackberries…I think this recipe is fate!
Too funny…although I can see ME as the mom in this story…LOL. Your ice cream has me drooling like no other. Seriously delicious, my friend!!!
Paula, thank you for a very sweet story and a stunning rich and delicious ice cream. Cream cheese is the secret ingredient here. This looks so stunning. I bet there is not a drop left in your freezer! I can't stop looking at those photos, amazing! Great post!!! Take Care, BAM
Paula,
What a great story!! letting go of the little things. . I love it. your mother sounds adorable and I love that the fridge was the obvious place to look! hilarious! thank you. . I needed to read a post like this today. . and LOVE the cheesecake ice cream!
Paula, cream cheese and blackberries are a wonderful taste combination – I really like the idea of making an ice cream with no egg yolks involved and this recipe sounds like it has just the right "tang" to it, not too sweet – just the way I like my ice creams! Homemade ice cream is just the best!
Oh, Paula that's hysterical. I have been like your mother, more times than I care to admit. You are a good daughter to make her such a lovely treat. My motto,"When all else fails, head to the kitchen". 🙂
What a funny post, Paula! And this ice cream is just ridiculously stunning and delicious! 🙂
Paula!! me encanto este post!! jaja, el imagen de tu mama buscando sus medias perdidas fue re gracioso! Que lindo este helado que creaste! Me gusta!! Enjoy yourself with your mum! : ) un beso!
Incredibly nice recipe! One of the nice things about making your own ice cream is you have total control over ingredients and flavors. And can create things like this, that you never find in stores. Really good stuff – thanks so much.
This post made me smile. Not only because of this DELICIOUS sounding and looking ice cream but also because of the story you told about your mom. Thank you for sharing!
A super duper ice cream recipe. Cheesecake and ice cream in one package…irresistible!
LOL!!! Love it! Reminds me of my relationship with my mom. She gets on my nerves… a lot. ;-D
But this ice cream…damn! This is fabulous!!
sounds like a yummy flavor! I love strawberry and blueberry cheesecake ice creams!
Haha! What a hilarious story about your mom, you, and those damn red socks! And this blackberry cheesecake ice cream….well, it would make any sort of tension vanish away in a second!
That ice cream looks fabulicious. I haven't made ice cream this year in my cute little Cuisinart so this may be the recipe for me. This Post about your Mother made me feel so, so, so, good. I hate to be happy at your Mother's expense but, as you know, after reading my Duck/Peaches Post, I've been a bit flaky lately. Compared to your Mother, I am downright sane and have emerged and am really thriving after this past year of mourning, I guess. I'm fine. Paula, hang in there. I'm sure Melissa (my daughter) would commiserate with you and share your daughterly pain. Love you.
Can I use other fruits to make this cheesecake ice cream?
Hi Bernadine! yes use any other berry, cherries or peaches. Just make sure they are flavorful and not too sweet.
I just made this and it was way too thick to be made in the ice cream maker. I thought it was going to break it. Are you sure it is just 2/3 cup cream?
Hi Mary! Yes, the measure is right, I made it as in the recipe. My batch hardened a lot in the freezer but not before. I checked with the original recipe and can't find what might have been. I will make it again and check it.