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Home » Recipes » Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: July 14, 2020  /  Updated: July 15, 2020  /   1 Comment

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I had forgotten just how dreamy homemade ice cream was until I made this batch of homemade strawberry ice cream last week.

I may never go back to store-bought! Ok, I lied. I’ll eat them both. I’m not the sort of girl to turn down frozen confections of any kind.

But fresh strawberry ice cream made in an ice cream maker is especially scrumptious! 

strawberry ice cream in bowl

I bought this Cuisinart 2-quart ice cream maker about six years ago and I absolutely love it but you can use any electric ice cream maker to make this homemade strawberry ice cream recipe. 

bowl of ice cream

Ingredients – Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Cuisinart

  • fresh strawberries
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • sugar
  • whole milk
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Wash, hull and slice the strawberries. If you like chunky strawberries in your ice cream, cut them in half or into thin slices. If you prefer small pieces, dice the strawberries and if you prefer your ice cream smooth, puree them all after macerating.

sliced strawberries

How to Macerate Strawberries

Sprinkle sugar over the sliced strawberries and use a fork, pastry blender or potato masher to smoosh the strawberries against the side of the bowl, releasing their juices.

Cover the smooshed strawberries with plastic wrap and let sit for 2-3 hours.

Macerating strawberries with sugar softens the berries and draws out the liquids creating a sweet strawberry syrup that enhances the natural flavor of strawberries.

macerated strawberries

Once the strawberries have macerated, strain the juice and save it. 

Then puree half of the macerated strawberries; reserve the other half for a final mix-in. (If you want smooth ice cream, puree it all, but divide the mixture in half.)

In a separate bowl, beat together milk and remaining sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add in cream, strawberry juice, the half portion of pureed strawberries and vanilla. 

ice cream mixture

Pour into the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker and turn on. Let churn for about 25 minutes, adding the reserved berry mixture in the last 5 minutes of churning.

The ice cream will be very soft. Pour it into a freezer container and let freeze for several hours until it firms up.

ice cream in ice cream maker

You’re going to love this homemade strawberry ice cream! It’s so fresh and creamy!

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Liz - Eat Move Make
This homemade strawberry ice cream recipe reminded me how dreamy homemade ice cream is, and I think you'll feel the same way after tasting it!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Resting Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh ripe strawberries stemmed and sliced
  • 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups sugar divided
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 ¾ cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours. Strain the berries, reserving juices. Mash or puree half the berries.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until sugar dissolves, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries and vanilla.
  • Turn the ice cream machine on; pour the mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely.

Notes

The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for several hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
If you'd prefer not to have large strawberry slices in your ice cream, dice them into very petite pieces or puree all the strawberries.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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