Description
Strawberry ice cream is a delightful summer treat that brings the taste of ripe strawberries to your bowl. This homemade version is creamy and bursting with natural sweetness, perfect for cooling down on hot days or impressing guests at family gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Serve it in cones, bowls, or as part of your favorite sundae creation. You can even customize it with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist. Indulge in the refreshing flavor of fresh strawberries with this easy-to-follow recipe that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and cut strawberries into halves or quarters. Toss with half the sugar and let sit for 10-15 minutes until juices release.
- Combine macerated strawberries, heavy cream, whole milk, and remaining sugar in a blender; blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Notes
– Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness.
– Chill mixing bowls before use to maintain cold temperatures.
– No ice cream maker? Pour into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal sweetness. Chill mixing bowls before use to maintain cold temperatures. No ice cream maker? Pour mixture into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until set.