Description
This homemade strawberry ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of real strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect summer dessert and can be customized for texture and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries with ½ cup sugar in a bowl. Mash lightly and let sit for 30 minutes to release juices.
- Blend the strawberry mixture until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, as desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ½ cup sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the blended strawberry mixture.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 20–25 minutes).
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For extra texture, stir in diced strawberries after churning.
- Reduce sugar slightly for a less sweet version, but be aware it affects creaminess.
- Place parchment paper on top before sealing to prevent ice crystals.
- Let sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
