Prepare the Ice Cream Base

1. Whisk the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese until smooth. If it’s too thick, use a hand mixer to get a creamy consistency.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Taste and Adjust: Give the mixture a taste. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add a little more sugar or vanilla.
4. Chill the Mixture: For the best texture, chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes before freezing. This helps the flavors meld and improves the consistency.

Freeze the Ice Cream

1. Pour the Mixture Into a Container: Once chilled, pour the cream cheese ice cream mixture into a shallow container or ice cream tub.
2. Freeze: Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for about 4-6 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop.
3. Stir Occasionally: If you’re looking for an extra-smooth texture, give the ice cream a good stir once or twice during the first few hours of freezing.

Serve and Enjoy

1. Scoop and Serve: Once the ice cream is fully frozen, scoop it into bowls or cones.
2. Add Toppings: Top with your favorite mix-ins or toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or crushed cookies.