Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae
How to Make a Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae
All the flavor of strawberry cheesecake, none of the baking. This sundae layers creamy strawberry soft serve with soft cheesecake cubes, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, and a drizzle of strawberry syrup, sweet, fruity, and just a little bit fancy. It starts with Hoosier Hill Farm Strawberry Ice Cream Mix, a real dairy soft serve made with cream and milk, naturally flavored, and colored with red beet powder instead of artificial dye. Just add water and churn.
It comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes like a slice of cheesecake in a bowl, which makes it an easy showstopper for guests or a weeknight treat.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes (plus churning)
Yields
About 4 sundaes
Ingredients
11.8 oz Hoosier Hill Farm Strawberry Ice Cream Mix (one batch)
21.2 oz cold water
1 cup cheesecake cubes
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Strawberry syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Directions
- Blend. Whisk together the strawberry soft serve mix and cold water until smooth. Churn in an ice cream machine, or freeze and stir occasionally until creamy.
- Layer. Scoop the prepared strawberry soft serve into bowls and top with the cheesecake cubes.
- Top. Sprinkle with the graham cracker crumbs, then drizzle with optional strawberry syrup and serve.
Tips
- Keep cheesecake cubes cold. Cut them straight from the fridge and add them just before serving so they hold their shape against the soft serve.
- Make it a parfait. For the layered look in the photo, alternate soft serve, cheesecake, and graham crumbs in a tall glass instead of a bowl.
- Fresh berries, too. Sliced fresh strawberries alongside the cheesecake cubes add color and a juicy bite.
- Churn firm. Soft serve straight from the machine holds the toppings best. If it is too soft, freeze it for 20 minutes before scooping.
- No machine? No problem. Whisk the base, then freeze and stir every 30 minutes until creamy, about 3 to 4 hours. A Ninja Creami works too.
How to make cheesecake cubes
You do not need to bake anything. Use a slice of store-bought New York style cheesecake or a no-bake cheesecake, and cut it into small cubes while it is well chilled so the edges stay clean. Keep them in the fridge until the moment you assemble, since cold cubes hold their shape best on the soft serve. In a pinch, cheesecake bites from the freezer section work too.
More ways to use the mix
Strawberry soft serve is a summer staple on its own. Blend a scoop with milk for a strawberry milkshake, the way we do in our old-fashioned vanilla milkshake, fold in fresh chopped strawberries during the last minutes of churning for a strawberry chunk style, or serve it in a waffle cone.
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Description
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Churn real strawberry ice cream at home with a strawberry ice cream mix that starts with real dairy. Made with cream and milk, naturally flavored, and colored with red beet powder instead of artificial dyes, this complete blend makes 3 full quarts of premium, velvety ice cream. Just add water.
Why This Strawberry Ice Cream Mix Is Different
- Real dairy, high milk fat. Made with cream and milk, with no vegetable oil fillers. A real ice cream mix that others can't claim.
- Naturally strawberry. All natural flavors, with a pink color that comes from red beet powder.
- Just add water. The complete blend is already in the pouch. No eggs, no custard base, no guesswork.
- Non-GMO and rBST free. Simple ingredients you can read in one breath.
- Shelf stable. Keep it in the pantry, not the fridge, so ice cream night can happen any night.
- OU-D Kosher certified and made in the USA.
We've Got Answers
How do you make cheesecake cubes for a sundae?
How do you make cheesecake cubes for a sundae?
Use a store-bought New York style cheesecake or a no-bake cheesecake and cut it into small cubes while chilled, so they hold their shape. Keep the cubes cold until you are ready to assemble, and add them just before serving so they stay firm against the soft serve.
How do you make a graham cracker crumble for topping?
How do you make a graham cracker crumble for topping?
Crush graham crackers into coarse crumbs, either in a bag with a rolling pin or a quick pulse in a food processor. For a richer, cheesecake-crust flavor, toss the crumbs with a little melted butter and a spoonful of sugar. Sprinkle them on right before serving so they stay crunchy.
How do you assemble a professional-looking sundae at home?
How do you assemble a professional-looking sundae at home?
Build it in a clear glass so the layers show, and alternate strawberry soft serve, cheesecake cubes, and graham crumbs rather than piling everything on top. Pipe the soft serve with a piping bag for a clean swirl, finish with a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and add the crumbs last so they stay crisp.
Can I make this sundae without an ice cream machine?
Can I make this sundae without an ice cream machine?
Yes. Whisk the Hoosier Hill Farm Strawberry Ice Cream Mix with cold water, then freeze the base and stir every 30 minutes until thick and creamy, about 3 to 4 hours. You can also use a Ninja Creami: freeze the base for 24 hours and process on the ice cream setting.
What ice cream pairs best with strawberry cheesecake flavors?
What ice cream pairs best with strawberry cheesecake flavors?
Strawberry soft serve is the natural match, but vanilla is a great alternative that lets the cheesecake and graham flavors stand out. For a richer sundae, a scoop of each works well, and a little lemon zest brightens the strawberry and leans into that classic cheesecake taste.
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