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Creamy Valentine’s Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream Cups

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A luscious frozen dessert combining silky cheesecake richness with classic red velvet flavor, perfect for romantic nights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) red velvet cake crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • Whipped cream (for topping)
  • Mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (for garnish)
  • Fresh strawberries or raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Crumbs: Crumble cooled red velvet cake into fine crumbs (about 1 cup). Toss gently with cocoa powder and buttermilk to keep crumbs moist. Set aside. (10 minutes)
  2. Make the Cheesecake Ice Cream Base: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed. (5 minutes)
  3. Add Dairy and Flavorings: Slowly pour in heavy cream and whole milk while mixing on low speed. Stir in vanilla extract and salt until silky and pourable. (3 minutes)
  4. Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the ice cream base for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld. (2+ hours)
  5. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 20-25 minutes, until thick but not frozen solid. (20-25 minutes)
  6. Layer the Ice Cream Cups: Spoon a layer of red velvet cake crumbs into the bottom of each serving cup. Add a generous scoop of cheesecake ice cream on top. Repeat layers if cups are tall enough, finishing with ice cream on top. (10 minutes)
  7. Freeze to Set: Place cups in freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up and meld layers. (2 hours)
  8. Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips or shavings, and fresh berries before serving. (5 minutes)

Notes

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until creamy (about 3 hours). Use Philadelphia cream cheese for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternative and heavy cream with coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free red velvet cake crumbs or make your own with almond flour and cocoa powder. Let ice cream cups sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for perfect scoopability.

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Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, ice cream, Valentine's Day dessert, creamy, frozen dessert, easy dessert, romantic dessert

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