Description
Homemade strawberry ice cream blends ripe local strawberries with creamy dairy for a classic summer dessert. Sweet berry notes and smooth texture create pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 mL) heavy cream
- 2 cups (473 mL / 16 fl oz) whole milk
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) white sugar
- 2 cups (230 g) fresh strawberries, mashed
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Strawberry Preparation: Crush ripe strawberries and blend with granulated sugar to intensify natural sweetness and release juices.
- Cream Base Creation: Whisk whole milk, heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth and uniformly combined.
- Mixture Integration: Gently fold macerated strawberries into the cream base, ensuring even distribution and optional natural red food coloring for visual enhancement.
- Churning Process: Transfer mixture to a pre-chilled ice cream maker, churning consistently until achieving a soft, velvety texture with gentle, steady movements.
- Freezing and Setting: Transfer churned ice cream into an airtight freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface to prevent ice crystal formation and allow 3-5 hours of freezing for optimal texture development.
- Serving Technique: Remove ice cream from freezer, let rest briefly at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften, then scoop into chilled bowls or crisp waffle cones for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Fruit Freshness Matters: Choose perfectly ripe, deep red strawberries for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant flavor. Overripe or underripe berries can significantly impact the final taste.
- Chilling is Crucial: Always pre-chill your ice cream maker’s bowl and ingredients to ensure smoother churning and prevent unwanted ice crystals from forming.
- Sugar Balance Technique: Gradually add sugar to crushed strawberries to help release natural juices and create a more intense fruit flavor profile.
- Freezing Pro Tip: Cover the ice cream surface with plastic wrap directly touching the mixture before sealing the container to prevent freezer burn and maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 0.14 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg