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                          Cream Cheese Ice Cream

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens - July 1997
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      c             half and half or light cream
   2 1/2  c             sugar
   4                    eggs -- beaten
   3      8 oz pkgs     cream cheese -- softened
   1      tsp           finely shredded lemon peel
   2      tbsp          lemon juice
   2      tsp           vanilla
                        fresh blueberries, nectarine or dark cherr --
optional

In a large saucepan combine 3 cups of the half and half or light cream,
the sugar and eggs.  Cook and stir over medium heat just till boiling.
In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until
smooth; gradually beat in hot mixture.  Cover and chill thoroughly.

Stir in remaining half and half, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla.
Freeze in a 4- or 5- quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturers
directions.  Ripen 4 hours.  Garnish each serving with choice of fresh
fruit, if desired.

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