Red Currant Cheesecake Ice Cream for #IsabelsBirthdayBash

Today the members of #SundaySupper are having a very special celebration.  It is a virtual surprise party for our fearless leader, Isabel, of Family Foodie.  This is a thank you to Isabel who works so tirelessly for us each day.  We are all bringing a special dish to share during the party.  We hope you will join us and we hope you enjoy all the fabulous party fare.

I searched through some of Isabel's recipes so I could get a feel for what she would like for her birthday bash. I found out that she likes cheesecake from this recipe she shared from her family. I thought about making Isabel another flavor of cheesecake but I finally settled on ice cream that tastes like cheesecake.  Every birthday party needs ice cream to go with the cake that someone was sure to bring and I didn't have to turn on the oven. SCORE!!

Happy Birthday Isabel!

This party followed closely on the heels of another party we hosted.  One of our guests had brought fruit tray that contained a cream cheese fruit dip in the center.  Almost the full container of this dip was left and I hate wasting food so I was trying to figure out what I could do with it.  I knew it would be a great foil for the ice cream I had planned.  I also had some red currants in my refrigerator from my CSA.  How perfect is that, the tartness and color of the currants with the tanginess of the cream cheese dip. I had planned on adding in some graham crackers for the "crust" and to add some texture to the ice cream but when I went to grab them I spied half a box of thin butter cookies with almond slices that were sitting in my cupboard and knew that they would make a delicious addition to the dish. I could hardly wait to get this made and present it to Isabel today!

It tasted like cheesecake on a spoon.  This recipe will definitely please any cheesecake lover in your household and any berry you have on hand would be the perfect addition.

Red Currant Cheesecake Ice Cream

1 container of Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

1/2 c. red currant berries, washed and pulled from the stems

3 c. half and half

1 c. sugar

1/2 t. salt
1 c. crumbled almond butter cookies or graham crackers

Place the currants into a small pan with 1 cup sugar.  Cook and stir over med high heat until sugar dissolves and currants start to pop, set aside to cool.  Place the cream cheese dip, half and half and salt in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until combined.  Add the cooled currant mixture and mix on low speed until completely combined.  Place bowl in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hrs until completely cooled.  Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions, adding the cookie crumbles during the last 5 minutes of churning.  Transfer to an airtight container and place in freezer for 2-3 hours before serving.  Print Recipe

Join me in celebrating Isabel's Birthday with all the delicious food and drinks her #SundaySupper family prepared!

Birthday Drinks:

• Birthday Cake Cocktails by Daily Dish Recipes
• Blueberry Lavender Mojitos by Amee's Savory Dish
• Caipirinha Colada by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventure
• Fig-Bourbon Fizz by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Mocha Martini by Desserts Required
• Mocha Mudslide by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Plum and Thyme Champagne Cocktail by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Summer Fizzies by Momma's Meals

Birthday Appetizers:

• 2-Ingredient Deviled Eggs by Shockingly Delicious
• Apple and Chorizo Crostini with Shallots and Basil by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Buffalo Chicken Wontons by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Burrata Caprese Crostini with Proscuitto by The Crumby Cupcake
• Chorizo and Kimchi Potato Pancakes from kimchi MOM
• Cotija and Roasted Corn Guacamole by Simply Healthy Family
• Gluten Free Basil Tomato Flatbread by Gluten Free Crumbley
• Salt Cod Fritters by Recipes Food and Cooking

Birthday Main Courses:

• Chai Sweet Chili Chicken Flatbread by Lifestyle Food Artistry
• Chorizo Eggs Salad by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Espetada (Portuguese Beef Skewers) by Curious Cuisiniere
• Grilled Salmon Rice Salad by Magnolia Days
• Sofrito Marinated Beef Skewers by Nik Snacks
• Steak with Red Wine Reduction and Blue Cheese by The Weekend Gourmet

Birthday Desserts:

• Angel Food Cake by Feeding Big
• Birthday Blondies by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Buttercream Icing by Whole Food | Real Families
• Chocolate Doughnuts with White and Chocolate Glaze by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• French Vanilla Eclair Cake by Love and Confections
• Homemade No-Churn Nutella Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cheesecake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Italian Cream Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Brownies and 10 Tips on How-To Get Drunk With Happiness by NinjaBaker
• Mint Chocolate Cream Pie by gotta get baked
• Pink Lemonade Cookies by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Queijadas de Sintra by Food Lust People Love
• Red Currant Cheesecake Ice Cream by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Summer Peach Cake by The Wimpy Vegetarian

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