Grab your spoons because Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream is a luscious chocolate cheesecake ice cream layered with caramel sauce that was made especially for Cheesecake Day.
Get the balloons, confetti, and spoons ready because today is a holiday you do not want to miss – Happy Cheesecake Day! Yes, cheesecake day exists, and we all know how much I love cheesecake. Turns out I’m not the only blogger who loves cheesecake either, which is why a big group of us are sharing our favorite cheesecake-inspired recipes with you today. Since July is also Ice Cream Month, I decide to freeze my cheesecake instead of baking it with Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream – a luscious and sinful chocolate cheesecake ice cream base with homemade caramel sauce layered throughout it. Combining cheesecake and ice cream is the best of both worlds, wouldn’t you agree?
I’m not sure when my love of cheesecake first started, but it’s been around for a super long time (but not as long as my love for ice cream!). In fact, when I’m stuck on what dessert to make, I tend to resort to cheesecake. I can hear some of my friends laughing right now because they know when I brainstorm recipe ideas, I end up with cheesecake. Probably because everybody loves cheesecake (and for those who tell me they don’t, I think they’re crazy).
This Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream was inspired by my Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Cake I posted back in May. I loved the cheesecake layer so much, I thought it would be the perfect flavor combination for an ice cream. Not only does the chocolate ice cream have caramel in it, it also has caramel layered throughout it. Win win, I say.
When you make the ice cream base, the custard will end up really thick, almost like chocolate pudding. Try not to eat it all as you finish freezing it (although I highly recommend sneaking at least one spoonful. You know, for taste testing purposes).
Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream
Yield:
1
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder*
- 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream and cocoa powder. Heat until the mixture starts to boil, whisking to blend in the cocoa. Remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted. Whisk in 1/4 cup caramel sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cream. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let cool.
- In the same large saucepan, heat up the milk, sugar, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly add some of the warm milk into yolks, whisking constantly, then scrape back into the saucepan.
- Heat the milk mixture over medium heat, whisking often, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Pour through a strainer into the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth then add the vanilla. Place the bowl in an ice bath and cool until room temperature.
- In a blender, blend together the cream cheese and chocolate mixture (it'll be thick like pudding). Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold. Freeze according to your ice cream maker's instructions. Once fully churned, layer in a freezer-proof container with the remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
Notes
*Dutch-process cocoa powder gives the ice cream a more intensified flavor, but you can substitute natural cocoa powder.
Source: Adapted from The Perfect Scoop (Amazon affiliate link)
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Happy Cheesecake Day!
Here are more cheesecake-inspired recipes for you to check out from other bloggers:
Baked Cheesecakes:
- Apricot Ricotta Cheesecake from Diethood
- Blackberry Goat Cheese Cheesecake from Baking a Moment
- Blueberry Ricotta Cream Cheesecake from Hungry Couple
- Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake from Wishes and Dishes
- Cheesecake Factory Vegan Copycat Oreo Cheesecake from Namely Marly
- Chocolate Cheesecake w/ Whisky Toffee Shards from girlichef
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Mini Cheesecakes from My Sweet Zepol
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake from Savvy Eats
- Coconut Cheesecake with Macadamia Crust from All Day I Dream About Food
- Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes with Toasted Coconut Crust from Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
- Hawaiian Chantilly Layer Cheesecake from Wallflour Girl
- Key Lime Pie Cheesecake from Love and Confections
- Lemon Cheesecake from Shugary Sweets
- Lemon Ginger Panna Cotta Cheesecake + Blueberry Sauce from Girl Versus Dough
- Lightened Up Apricot-Swirl Cheesecake from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Lilikoi Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Shortbread Crust from Dieter’s Downfall
- Mini Hawaiian Cheesecakes from Pint Sized Baker
- Mini Mascarpone Cheesecakes with Strawberry Balsamic Topping from Boulder Locavore
- Mom’s Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
- New York Style Cheesecake from URBAN BAKES
- Oreo Ripple Cheesecake from Overtime Cook
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Nutella Ganache Topping from The Redhead Baker
- Pear cheesecake with gingersnap crust from Roxana’s Home Baking
- Pumpkin Cheesecake from Lady Behind The Curtain
- Rainbow Cheesecake from In Katrina’s Kitchen
- Raspberry Cheesecake with Oreo Crust from Hip Foodie Mom
- Ricotta Cheesecake with Strawberry Basil Sauce from French Press
- Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Snickers Cheesecake from Life, Love and Sugar
- Sugar Cookie Cheesecake from Munchkin Munchies
- Vanilla Bean Cheesecake from Wine & Glue
- Vegan Mango Coconut Cheesecake from Jessiker Bakes
- Very Berry Cheesecake from JavaCupcake
- White Chocolate Cheesecake with Macadamia Nuts and Caramel from Taste and Tell
- White Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake from Will Cook For Smiles
No Bake Cheesecakes:
- Butter Pecan Caramel No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes from Simply Southern Baking
- Cherry and Pistachio No Bake Cheesecake with Animal Cracker Crust from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Mini No Bake Lime Cheesecakes from Miss in the Kitchen
- Neapolitan No Bake Cheesecake from Grandbaby Cakes
- No-Bake Berry Cheesecake from Food Lust People Love
- No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake from You Made That?
- No Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Caramelized Peaches from The Food Charlatan
- No-Bake Limoncello Cheesecake from Cake Duchess
- No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake from White Lights on Wednesday
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- S’mores Cheesecake from The Gunny Sack
Cheesecake Beverages:
- Black Raspberry Cheesecake Milkshake from Blahnik Baker
- Caramel Cheesecake Martini from Happy Food, Healthy Life
Cheesecake Cookies and Bars:
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars from Cooking with Jax
- Caramel Overload Cheesecake Bars from Crumbs and Chaos
- Cherry Cheesecake Brownies from Inside BruCrew Life
- Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Cookies from Lemons for Lulu
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars from Chez CateyLou
- Healthier Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars from Texanerin Baking
- Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars from Cooking In Stilettos
- No Bake Coconut Lime Cheesecake Bars from Beyond Frosting
- No Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars from Garnish with Lemon
- Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Bars from A Kitchen Addiction
Cheesecake Desserts and Treats:
- Banana Foster No Bake Cheesecake Shooters from Mind Over Batter
- Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Cake from gotta get baked
- Key Lime Cheesecake Trifles from Hoosier Homemade
- Strawberry Cheesecake Pots from Barbara Bakes
- Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart from From Brazil To You
Frozen Cheesecakes and Treats:
- Blackberry Cheesecake Popsicles from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream from Chocolate Moosey
- Frozen PB&C Cheesecake from Noshing With The Nolands
- No Bake Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake {Nutter Butter Crust} from Crazy for Crust
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Cheesecake in ice cream just has to be about the best combination ever. I would like you to send me this for breakfast please and thanks! Pinned!
Carla Cardello says
Always a great way to start your day ;)
Becca from ItsYummi.com says
I’m SO bummed that I missed out on being able to participate in the event this year, but you can bet that I now have 70 great reasons to make cheesecake! Your ice cream HAS to be first on my list :)
Carla Cardello says
Oh no! Such sad news that you had to miss it ;) Well you can have this ice cream churning while you continue making the other 69 recipes :D
Shaina says
Genius! Combining cheesecake and ice cream…now that is a winning dessert right there!
Carla Cardello says
Totally first place ;)
Michele @ alwayzbakin says
That looks SINFUL! The caramel is making my mouth water. YUM!
Carla Cardello says
Thanks Michele!
Liz says
Chocolate, cheesecake and caramel??? This has got to be the BEST ice cream EVER!!!
Carla Cardello says
Yup, the very best ;)
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Ermagaaaaaaawd. Carla. You are the queen of cheesecake and you’re constantly blowing me away with what you create. This rich, creamy, downright luscious chocolate caramel cheesecake ice cream is no exception – I wish you could just scoop it straight from the container right into my ravenous mouth!
Carla Cardello says
:D thanks Nancy!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Cream cheese in ice cream? I’m so intrigued. And that caramel, OH MY!!!
Carla Cardello says
You HAVE to try cream cheese in ice cream. Very creamy, very good!
Heather @ French Press says
I love cheesecake ice cream WAY more than I love cheesecake, and this is just perfect for our GROSS triple digit temps
Carla Cardello says
Ugh hot temperatures. Sounds like this ice cream was made just for you ;)
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This ice cream is calling my name! Love how creamy it is!
Carla Cardello says
Thanks, Anna!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Cheesecake, chocolate and ice-cream sound like the perfect July treat! Although this year hasn’t been as hot as the previous years, we still enjoyed lots of ice cream. Wish I could have a big scoop of yours right now, topped with a generous amount of caramel sauce! MMM
Carla Cardello says
Yea I remember last summer being super hot, almost in the 90s a lot, but this summer we got lucky. Just lots and lots (and lots) of rain.
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, chocolate cheesecake ice cream with a homemade caramel sauce layered throughout?!!! Damn, love this, Carla!!
Carla Cardello says
:D thanks Alice!
Renee says
Servings: 1 pint of this = 1 serving. Oh my just put me in a corner with a spoon and this and i would be a happy gal.
Carla Cardello says
Of course 1 pint is 1 serving ;)
Tara says
That just looks insanely good. Love the added caramel!! It is nice to see you again, it has been too long!!!
Carla Cardello says
Thanks Tara!
holly waterfall says
ice cream is my biggest weakness, and to put that spin on Cheesecake is just brilliant!
Carla Cardello says
Two weaknesses rolled into one ;)
Terri/LoveandConfections says
I really just want to dive into that dish of ice cream. Chocolate and caramel and cheesecake! Yeah, drool-worthy.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
Love your chocolate caramel cheesecake ice cream recipe. I’ll definitely try it, but instead of 1/4 cup granulated suga i would use 2 honey! Thx Carla!
Carla says
Let me know how it works out with the honey!