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Strawberry Ice Cream

Deliciously Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream You Can Make Today

Enjoy a scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream, a creamy delight showcasing fresh strawberries for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk is a great substitute for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with honey or maple syrup if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional, can use lime juice.
Strawberry Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Can use frozen if fresh aren't available.

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • blender or food processor
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
  2. Separate half of the strawberries and puree until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and remaining sugar. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until dissolved.
  4. Gently fold in the pureed strawberries and remaining chunky strawberries.
  5. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Scoop the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, store ice cream in a shallow container to minimize ice crystal formation.

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