Description
A refreshing homemade ice cream combining fresh strawberries and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 500ml (2 cups) heavy cream
- 250ml (1 cup) whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, 100g (1/2 cup) sugar, and lemon juice. Toss together and let sit for 30 minutes. Mash strawberries lightly to desired consistency.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean seeds (or extract), and remaining sugar. Heat over medium until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Stir in mashed strawberries into the cooled custard. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4–6 hours until firm.
- Scoop and serve in bowls or cones, topped with fresh strawberries or chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
Use the ripest strawberries for the best flavor and customize with mix-ins if desired. Store in an airtight container and consume within two weeks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: ice cream, strawberry, vanilla, dessert, summer treat