Description
Homemade strawberry ice cream is the ultimate summer indulgence, combining the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the richness of cream. This delightful treat is easy to prepare and perfect for hot afternoons, family gatherings, or satisfying your sweet cravings. Each creamy scoop bursts with fresh strawberry flavor, making it an irresistible addition to any occasion. Customize it by adding chocolate chips or trying other seasonal fruits for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine strawberries and sugar; let sit for 15-20 minutes until syrupy.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth (or leave some chunks for texture).
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency is achieved (20-30 minutes). If no ice cream maker is available, freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every hour for about four hours.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or crushed cookies before churning. Substitute strawberries with seasonal fruits like peaches or mangoes for different flavors.
