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Strawberry Ice Cream

A rich and creamy strawberry ice cream that captures the essence of fresh strawberries for a delightful summer treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ice cream maker (optional, but recommended)
  • Freezer-safe container
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and hulling the strawberries.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries and half of the sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture if desired.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Gently fold the blended strawberries into the cream mixture.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  6. Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and cover tightly.
  8. Freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  9. Scoop and serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.