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bowl of strawberry ice cream recipe with fresh whole strawberries on top, in a white bowl.

strawberry ice cream recipe

This strawberry ice cream recipe brings out the natural sweetness and tang of fresh strawberries, macerated to release their juice for maximum flavor. The creamy base includes heavy cream and milk, with a touch of vanilla and lemon juice to brighten the flavor. The result is a smooth, fruity treat you can make with an ice cream maker or no-churn method.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Breakfast Brunch Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound strawberries - Fresh strawberries Hull and slice
  • 1 cup heavy cream -Heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk - Whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar - Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -Pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt Pinch of salt - To enhance sweetness
  • ¼ cup extra sugar - Sugar for macerating To macerate berries

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream maker (Optional (no-churn method also works))
  • 1 Large mixing bowls (For preparing cream base)
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons (For accurate ingredient measurements)
  • 1 Whisk (For mixing the base)
  • 1 Airtight freezer container (For mixing the base)

Method
 

  1. Hull, slice, and toss strawberries with sugar to release juice.
    variety of ingredients laid out, including fresh strawberries, lemon, sugar, and milk
  2. Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  3. Add macerated berries and lemon juice to cream base, mix well.
  4. Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to instructions.
  5. Freeze mixture, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
  6. Let ice cream sit at room temperature before scooping, then freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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