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Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Ice-Cream Bars

These Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Ice-Cream Bars are a refreshing summer treat with creamy cheesecake, tart cherries, and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Cherry Mixture

  • Wash, pit, and halve 2 cups of fresh cherries. Place them in a small saucepan over medium heat with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Cook until cherries soften and release juices, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened cream cheese with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to create a light, airy filling.

Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust

  • Combine 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs with 4 tablespoons melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated and mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into bottom of a lined 8x8-inch pan.

Assemble the Ice-Cream Bars

  • Spoon half of the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly. Drizzle half of the cooled cherry mixture over filling and gently swirl with a knife or skewer. Repeat with remaining filling and cherries to create a marbled effect.

Freeze and Serve

  • Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm. Lift block out using parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Mixer
  • 8x8-inch Pan
  • Plastic Wrap or Aluminum Foil
  • Knife or Skewer
  • Parchment Paper

Notes

  • Use ripe, in-season cherries for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper extending over edges for easy removal.
  • Let bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well to prevent watery bars.