Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons rose water (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons edible dried rose petals (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in granulated sugar until combined.
- Add heavy cream, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, rose water, and lemon zest; adjust rose water to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until well chilled.
- Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker; churn according to instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- In the last few minutes, fold in chopped pistachios and rose petals.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Adjust sweetness by tasting before freezing; add more sugar if desired.
