Name: Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (plus more for garnish, if desired); 1/4 cup chopped graham crackers (plus more for garnish, if desired)

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Enjoy the flavors of rich strawberry cheesecake, but in ice cream form, with this easy recipe for the Ninja Creami machine.

Ninja Creami strawberry cheesecake ice cream combines the tangy flavor of creamy cheesecake with the bright sweetness of ripe strawberries, making a deliciously easy dessert!

a pint of Ninja Creami strawberry cheesecake ice cream.

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I’m a fan of cheesecake in practically any form, because it’s one of those desserts that feels indulgent without being super heavy.

The light, creamy texture and the tangy but sweet flavor is the perfect combination.

So enjoying the flavor of one of my favorite desserts in ice cream form is a no-brainer! That’s where this Ninja Creami strawberry cheesecake ice cream comes in.

I’ve made cherry cheesecake ice cream in the Ninja Creami, using cheesecake instant pudding. For this recipe, I wanted to use cream cheese instead of pudding mix to achieve the tangy flavor.

Pairing the cheesecake flavor with the bright flavor of fresh strawberries is a match made in heaven. Then dress it up with some graham cracker crumbs and more strawberries, and it’s sure to become a favorite!

scoops of strawberry cheesecake ice cream in a white bowl, garnished with graham cracker crumbs and diced strawberries.

Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

For this easy recipe, you’ll be using whole milk and heavy cream, plus some softened cream cheese. This will provide the rich, creamy texture cheesecake is known for, and a hint of tang.

Powdered sugar and fresh strawberries give the ice cream its sweetness and fruity flavor, with a little bit of vanilla extract to act as a flavor enhancer.

Then let’s not forget the mix-ins! Adding chopped graham crackers or graham cracker crumbs as a stand-in for the “crust” of the cheesecake is a nice addition.

And you can’t go wrong with some extra strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry syrup!

More Ninja Creami Strawberry Recipes:

close-up side view of a Ninja Creami pint container filled with strawberry cheesecake ice cream, garnished with graham cracker pieces and strawberry syrup.

How to Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

It’s really easy to whip up this frozen treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Whole milk
Heavy cream
Confectioners’ sugar
Full-fat cream cheese
Fresh strawberries
Vanilla extract
Graham crackers

overhead view of a Ninja Creami pint container of strawberry cheesecake ice cream made with cream cheese and fresh berries.

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Make the base. First, you’ll combine the whole milk, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, ½ cup of the chopped strawberries, and vanilla extract in a large liquid measuring cup or small mixing bowl.

Use an immersion blender to blend everything together until smooth. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to the jar of a blender and blend everything that way.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze on a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.

two photos; one shows milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and chopped strawberries in a blender jar. The other shows the mixture after being blended until smooth.

Spin. After the ice cream base has frozen, you can remove it from the freezer and take the lid off the pint container.

Place the pint container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami machine, then secure the outer bowl’s lid.

Lock the outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows the pint container of strawberry cheesecake ice cream after freezing for 24 hours; the next shows the ice cream after its initial spin in the Ninja Creami machine.

Add the mix-ins. Last, you’ll create a well in the center of the ice cream. Add graham cracker pieces and the remaining chopped strawberries to the well.

Insert the outer bowl back into the machine and press the Mix-in button to incorporate the pieces throughout the ice cream.

Alternatively, you can stir by hand if preferred.

two photos; one shows strawberries and graham cracker pieces in the well of strawberry cheesecake ice cream; the other shows the ice cream after using the Mix-in function of the Ninja Creami machine.

Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy.

Feel free to top each serving with more graham cracker crumbs and strawberries, if desired!

scoops of strawberry cheesecake ice cream served on a waffle cone, supported in a glass jar. The pint of ice cream is in the background.

Notes and Adaptations:

Using ripe strawberries will provide the best flavor.
If you need to make this ice cream dairy-free for your dietary needs, you can try using a non-dairy milk instead of whole milk, such as unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. You can use coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and a vegan cream cheese.
If you’re enjoying leftovers of this easy ice cream recipe, I suggest letting the pint container sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes so it can soften slightly before scooping.

pint of Ninja Creami strawberry cheesecake ice cream made without pudding mix.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: Approx. 1 pint

Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Rich and creamy strawberry cheesecake ice cream is easy to make in the Ninja Creami, complete with graham cracker pieces and plenty of fresh berries.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (plus more for garnish, if desired)
1/4 cup chopped graham crackers (plus more for garnish, if desired)

Instructions

In a large liquid measuring cup, combine milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of the chopped strawberries. Use an immersion blender to blend everything together until smooth. (Alternatively, add all ingredients to the jar of a blender and blend until smooth).
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the maximum fill line. Place the lid on the container and transfer it to a level surface in your freezer. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off its lid. Place the container into the outer bowl, securing the outer bowl lid. Lock the outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.
Remove outer bowl from machine and take off its lid. Use a knife to create a well in the center of the ice cream that's about 1/2-inch wide and extends to the bottom of the pint. Add the graham cracker pieces and remaining 1/2 cup of strawberries to the well.
Insert the outer bowl back into the machine and use the Mix-in button to incorporate the graham crackers and strawberries throughout the ice cream. (Alternatively, you can stir these in by hand if you don't want them breaking down much in the ice cream).
Serve and enjoy, garnishing with additional graham cracker pieces and strawberries, if desired.

Notes

Using ripe strawberries will provide the best flavor.
If you need to make this ice cream dairy-free for your dietary needs, you can try using a non-dairy milk instead of whole milk, such as unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. You can use coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and a vegan cream cheese.
If you're enjoying leftovers of this easy ice cream recipe, I suggest letting the pint container sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes so it can soften slightly before scooping.