Description
A delightful homemade ice cream with creamy texture and sweet strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup of sugar and let sit for 15-20 minutes to release their juices.
- In a blender, combine the macerated strawberries, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure to use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Adjust the sugar based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: strawberry ice cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert