No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

fresh strawberries (washed and hulled*, (reserve 3 and cut into chunks for topping if desired - they will be harder once frozen) (or can also use strawberry preserves or jam))

cream cheese (softened (I used light))

sweetened condensed milk)

heavy whipping cream

pure vanilla extract

***3/4 cup granola (homemade or storebought (I used this ---> Strawberry Double Chocolate Granola OR you can add your favorite vanilla cookie or graham crackers, crumbled)