Description
A delightful homemade strawberry ice cream recipe that is creamy, sweet, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: 500 grams (about 1 pound), hulled and sliced
- Granulated sugar: 150 grams (3/4 cup), divided
- Heavy cream: 500 milliliters (2 cups)
- Whole milk: 250 milliliters (1 cup)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Pinch of salt: Just a small amount
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the strawberries by mixing them with 50 grams of sugar and letting them sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the ice cream base by whisking together heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt.
- Combine the macerated strawberries with the ice cream base.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze the churned ice cream in an airtight container for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Consider adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry ice cream, homemade ice cream, dessert recipe