This recipe is courtesy of Emeril ... he actually made this ice cream and also has a Blueberry Syrup that he served it with. We don't make the syrup because the ice cream is perfect on its own, but I will include it in case anyone wants to try it that way.
Ice Cream Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold sour cream
1 cup cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Chill a medium-to-large mixing bowl and the beaters of an electric mixer in the refrigerator. Prepare ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. **NOTE - Jay and I actually make the ice cream mix and then let it chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then make the ice cream. This recipe seems to work best when the mix is really cold and besides that, it takes 24 hours for our ice cream maker to freeze up anyway. END NOTE**
In the chilled bowl, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until soft and smooth. Gradually add the sugar ... 1/4 cup at a time ... beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream and the heavy cream. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla and beat until just thick and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until very cold (at least 2-3 hours). Wash and re-chill the beaters from your electric mixer.
Once the mix is cold enough ... use the chilled beaters and gradually increase the mixer speed from low to medium, beating the mixture until creamy (about 2 minutes). Pour into ice cream maker and process according to instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
Blueberry Syrup Ingredients
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened to desired consistency. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving with the cheesecake ice cream. If a thinner syrup is desired strain through a fine mesh strainer while the mixture is still hot.
ENJOY!!!