Dish Out Happiness with a Classic Dessert

(Family Features) Spending precious moments
enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends is
part of what makes warm weather get-togethers
so special. Take those al fresco occasions to the
next level with a favorite dessert: ice cream.
Homemade ice cream is a hallmark of many
family events from birthday celebrations and
pool parties to warm weather holidays spent
basking in the sunshine. Completely customizable
with an array of fruits or other tasty mix-ins plus
toppings of your choice, it’s a perfect way to put
a grin on loved ones’ faces.
At your next outdoor event, try an option like Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls from Milk
Means More. It’s a simple solution you can make
a couple days in advance with your favorite
fruit flavor such as blueberry, raspberry, cherry,
strawberry, peach or apricot. Plus, this recipe
serves a crowd, making it perfect for serving up
smiles.

Cheesecake Ice Cream
with Fruit Swirls

Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on
behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 15 minutes/ Servings: 12
12 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 dash salt
1/3 cup blueberry, raspberry, cherry,
strawberry, peach or apricot fruit spread
In large mixer bowl of electric mixer, beat cream
cheese and sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add sour cream, half-and-half, vanilla,
1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt. Beat on low
speed until combined then beat on medium
speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2-24
hours, or until cold.
Pour cream cheese mixture into 1 1/2-quart
ice cream freezer. Freeze according to
manufacturer’s directions.
In small bowl, stir fruit spread and remaining
lemon juice.