Cut the cream cheese into quarters and place in a food processor

Add sugar and process until combined (about 1-2 minutes)

Add the yogurt and blend until incorporated

Gradually add the half and half followed by the vanilla extract

Pour the mixture into your standard loaf pan 9x5 or similar dish freezer safe. Top with the orange zest and chill in the refrigerator until cold. About 45 minutes.

In the meantime prepare the cherry compote

Bring a medium sized pan to medium heat add in the cherries and sprinkle with white sugar with a splash of water to help cook them down. Once the cherries start to cook and slightly bubble add the juice of 1 lemon and zest. (About 5 minutes) Push down on the cherries slightly to flatten them a bit making sure to keep their shape a little. Once the mixture completely thickens and you've reach your desired consistency let cool completely. (10-15 minutes)

Incorporate the cherry compote into the refrigerated ice cream mixture, folding it in the bottom and swirling on top. Zest a bit more of the orange on top and transfer to the freezer.

Once ready to serve, remove the ice cream from the freezer and transfer to the fridge about 10 minutes prior allowing it to soften slightly. this will help cut pieces and make sure it's not too cold to eat.

To save on time you can use store bought cookies or make your favourite cookie recipe. Simply slice the ice cream to your desired thickness and place in between two cookies.