Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

strawberry ice cream in light blue bowls on a white background

3.86 from 7 votes

Take advantage of strawberry season with this simple, but creamy homemade strawberry ice cream recipe. Cream, sugar, and fresh strawberries burst with every bite.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2 30

Chill Time 2

Servings people

Calories 103kcal

Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries sliced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups sugar divided
1-1/4 cups whole milk
2-3/4 cups heavy cream
1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir until combined and set aside for at least two hours.
Strain the strawberries through a colander and reserve any juice. If you like big chunks of berries in your ice cream, set aside half of the berries and chop into smaller pieces. Puree the rest.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk and remaining sugar just until sugar is dissolved.
Add the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, pureed strawberries and vanilla.
Pour mixture into a prepared ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
About five minutes before mixing is completed, add the remaining chopped strawberries.
You can eat the ice cream at this point. However, if you would like a firmer consistency, transfer the ice cream to an airtight freezer container and freeze for about two hours.

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