Description
Homemade strawberry ice cream is a delightful summer treat that captures the essence of fresh strawberries blended into creamy goodness. With just five simple ingredients, this nostalgic dessert will transport you back to carefree childhood days spent enjoying frozen delights. Perfect for hot days or gatherings, each spoonful offers a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Combine with granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to create a syrup.
- Blend: Transfer strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Mix the cream: In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream mixture, adjusting sweetness if necessary.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor.
- Churn: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (20-30 minutes). If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze in an airtight container, stirring every hour until it reaches desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg