Strawberry Cheesecake Blizzard
This homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Blizzard blends creamy vanilla ice cream, tangy cheesecake bites, and a luscious strawberry swirl. Perfect for Canadian families (or anyone!) craving a sweet, cool treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Spoon
- Saucepan
- Freezer-Safe Container
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened slightly
- 1/2 cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Bits
- 1 slice cheesecake plain or strawberry, cubed
Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Crunchy Topping (Optional)
- crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat vanilla ice cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in cheesecake cubes gently to avoid breaking them.
- Swirl in the cooled strawberry sauce. Do not overmix to keep swirls visible.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and sugar. Sprinkle on top or layer into blizzard.
- Serve immediately or freeze in a container. Let sit 10 minutes at room temp before serving if frozen.
Notes
Feel free to add white chocolate chips, freeze-dried strawberries, or a maple syrup swirl for fun variations. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 1 week.