Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this homemade strawberry ice cream, loaded with fresh strawberry chunks for a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. This refreshing dessert is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberry Mix:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Fresh Strawberry Mix: Combine strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then mash slightly.
- Ice Cream Base: Whisk together remaining sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves. Stir in strawberries. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Churn in ice cream maker for 20–25 minutes. Add extra strawberries in the last 5 minutes if desired. Freeze for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the strawberries before adding them.
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available; thaw and drain before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
