Do you want to have a taste of a sweet and fruity dessert to chill in the warm time in the year? Here is a simple, creamy and delicious recipe to learn how to make strawberry ice cream at home. This version of homemade strawberry ice cream takes only a few simple and most likely already stocked kitchen ingredients along with fresh strawberries and it is made without an ice cream machine.
This article will take you through step-by-step instructions on how to make strawberry ice cream at home, give several tips and variations as well as common questions about making ice cream.
 Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
To make this refreshing strawberry ice cream recipe at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Get ready the Strawberries
- Using a bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with a quarter cup of sugar.
- Await 15-20 minutes, in order to release natural juices.
- Mash or puree the strawberries preferably using a fork or blender depending on how you wish to have a smooth or chunky appearance.
Step 2: create the Ice Cream Base
- Whisk the remaining sugar, heavy cream, milk and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.
- Stir and dissolve the sugar.
Step 3: Mixing the mixtures
- Pour in the cream and mix the mashed (or pureed) strawberries (together with the juice).
- Mix together.
Step 4: Cool The Mixture
Cover the bowl and complete all toppings and chill the mixture, at least 2-3 hours (overnight) to allow an enrichment of flavor and texture.
Step 5: Freeze The No-Ice Cream Machine Way (The No-Churn Way)
- Pour out the mixture in a freezer-safe dish.
- Closely cover with a lid or a plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate at least 4:6 hours with occasional stirring each 1:2 minutes to avoid formation of ice crystals in order to remain creamy.
Serving Suggestions
- Scape with your strawberry ice cream into a bowl or in a cone.
- Top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate chips or mint leaves as you like.
- Along with waffles, brownies or fruit salad, it will make an excellent combination of desserts.
Suggestions on the Best Strawberry Home-made Ice Cream
- Natural flavor and color should be provided by ripe and sweet strawberries.
- And do not omit chilling of the mixture-this enhances the creaminess of the ice-cream.
- To have a creamier flavour, you can substitute the whole milk with half-and-half, or use only cream.
Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries add sugar accordingly.
Variations to Try
- Strawberry Banana Ice Cream – Add 1 mashed banana that is at its ripest.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream hurried together with cream cheese and smashed graham crackers.
- Vegan Alternative – Coconut milk and almond milk or oat milk can replace dairy milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it possible to use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes, they have to be thawed on mashing or pureeing.
Q: What is the shelf life of homemade strawberry ice cream?
A: It even has a shelf life of 2 weeks, in the freezer, in an airtight container.
Q: My ice cream turned out to be icy, why?
A: Frequent stirring during freezing and adequate chilling before freezing are some of the ways of avoiding iciness.
With this knowledge in how to make strawberry ice cream at home, it is time to get to work with those fresh berries. Using this simple recipe, you will get a rich, delicious, and refreshing dessert which will satisfy you anytime and any occasion.
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