Cheesecake Ice Cream with Blueberries with Thermomix

Preparation of Cheesecake Ice Cream with Blueberries, with Thermomix

Preparation of Blueberry Jam:

1. To start, place the cranberries, sugar and lemon juice in a non-stick pan. Heat the mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until it begins to thicken. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely in a bowl.

Ice Cream Preparation:

1. Place the butterfly in the Thermomix glass.
2. Add the cream cheese, cream, condensed milk and liquid vanilla.
3. Program the Thermomix for 1 minute at speed 3½ so that the ingredients are well integrated.
4. Remove the butterfly and pour the mixture into an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

With refrigerator:

1. Pour the mixture into the refrigerator and butter for approximately 30 minutes.
2. Add the Digestive biscuit pieces and mix gently with a spatula.
3. In an airtight container, alternate spoonfuls of ice cream with teaspoons of blueberry jam. Don’t mix too much to maintain color contrast.
4. Store in the freezer for a minimum of 6 hours before serving. Remove 20-30 minutes before consuming for a perfect texture.

Without refrigerator:

1. If you don’t have a refrigerator, store the cream in the freezer.
2. Every 30-40 minutes for the first 4 hours, place the frozen mixture in the Thermomix glass and program a few seconds at speed 6 to break the ice crystals.
3. The last time you crush the ice cream, add the cookie pieces and mix with a spatula.
4. Store in an airtight container, alternating layers of ice cream and blueberry jam as directed above.

FAQs about Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

1. 1. Can I substitute fresh blueberries for frozen blueberries?
2. Yes, you can use frozen blueberries instead of fresh. Be sure to defrost them before cooking the jam.
3. 2. How can I store leftover ice cream?
4. Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. You can keep it for up to two weeks, although it is recommended to consume it as soon as possible to enjoy it in its best state.
5. 3. What can I use instead of Digestive biscuits?
6. You can replace the Digestive cookies with graham crackers or even pieces of Oreo cookies to vary the flavor and texture of the ice cream.
7. 4. Can ice cream be made without using a Thermomix?
8. Yes, you can mix the ingredients manually with a hand mixer or stand mixer if you don’t have a Thermomix.
9. 5. Can I add other ingredients to this ice cream?
10. Clear! You can experiment with adding additional fruit pieces or even white chocolate chips to customize your blueberry cheesecake ice cream.