Description
This easy strawberry ice cream recipe features ripe, juicy strawberries blended with creamy milk and heavy cream to create a rich and smooth treat without the need for an egg-custard base. Perfectly sweetened and flavored with vanilla, this homemade ice cream is simple to make and delightfully refreshing.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups mashed ripe fresh strawberries
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the required ingredients ensuring the strawberries are ripe and well mashed for the best flavor and texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed strawberries, whole milk, heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and optional red food coloring. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well incorporated.
- Freeze Mixture: Pour the strawberry mixture into the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker. Freeze according to your ice cream maker manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Firm Up Ice Cream: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Place it in the freezer and let it freeze for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour or until it firms up to your desired consistency.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the mashed strawberries before mixing to remove seeds if desired.
- The red food coloring is optional and only adds to the visual appeal.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until firm.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor; frozen can also work but thaw fully before mashing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
