No-Churn Floral Ice Cream (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Ice Cream Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
03 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 tsp rose water (adjust to taste)
06 - 1-2 drops pink food coloring (optional, for color)

→ For the Mix-ins and Garnish

07 - ½ cup pistachios, chopped
08 - ¼ cup crushed graham crackers (optional, for cheesecake texture)
09 - 2 tbsp dried rose petals (optional, for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and rose water, and mix until fully combined.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture. Stir in chopped pistachios and crushed graham crackers (if using). Add pink food coloring if desired for a soft pastel hue.
04 - Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container. Sprinkle dried rose petals and extra pistachios on top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
05 - Let the ice cream sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before scooping. Serve in bowls, cones, or even between cookies for an ice cream sandwich!

# Notes:

01 - This is a no-churn ice cream recipe - no ice cream maker required!
02 - Rose water can be found in Middle Eastern markets or in the international aisle of many grocery stores.
03 - The ice cream will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.