Description
A delightful homemade ice cream capturing the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy goodness, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for ice cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Base: In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and lemon juice. Gently stir to coat the strawberries evenly and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Mash the Strawberries: Once the strawberries have softened, you can mash them with a fork for a chunky texture or blend them for a smoother consistency.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the strawberry puree from your prepared strawberry mixture into the cream mixture and stir gently.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn until thick and creamy.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop out the ice cream and enjoy it on a hot summer day!
Notes
Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor and feel free to adjust sugar based on sweetness preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg