Description
A luscious homemade strawberry ice cream loaded with creamy richness and fresh fruit chunks. This no-fuss recipe captures the essence of summer with every scoop — smooth, refreshing, and bursting with real strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and chopped
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup
- Heavy Cream: 1½ cups
- Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for at least 24 hours before use.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix strawberries with half the sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15–20 minutes until syrupy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Blend half the strawberries until smooth, keeping the rest as chunks.
- Assemble the Dish: Whisk cream, milk, remaining sugar, vanilla, salt, and strawberry puree in a large bowl.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour mixture into the ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Fold in the reserved strawberry chunks gently.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before scooping.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients for a smoother texture.
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Let the ice cream sit a few minutes before scooping for the perfect consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg