Description
Indulge in the luscious delight of homemade Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream with Fresh Chunks. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with rich cream for a decadent frozen treat.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Mix:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Mix: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Let sit for 20 minutes, then mash slightly with a fork or potato masher to release juices, leaving some chunks.
- Make the Ice Cream Base: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the mashed strawberries and their juices.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20–25 minutes.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Scoop and serve as desired.
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, blend half the strawberries and mix into the base before churning.
- You can also fold in extra fresh chunks just before freezing for added texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
