Description
A delightful homemade strawberry ice cream that captures the essence of summer with fresh strawberries and creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, honey, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Mash it up: Use a potato masher or fork to mash the strawberries until no large chunks remain.
- Combine the creamy ingredients: Add the heavy cream, half and half, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.
- Churn away: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (15-20 minutes for soft-serve).
- Freeze or serve: For a firmer texture, freeze for 3-4 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy: Scoop into bowls or cones and relish every velvety bite!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the strawberry mixture a day in advance and store in the refrigerator. For customization, add crushed cookies or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry ice cream, homemade dessert, summer treat, creamy dessert, fresh strawberries