Strawberry ice cream

Here’s a simple, classic strawberry ice cream recipe you can make at home 🍓🍨

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)

• ¾ cup sugar (divided)

• 1 cup whole milk

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, boosts strawberry flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the strawberries

   • Mix chopped strawberries with ½ cup sugar and lemon juice.

   • Let sit 20–30 minutes until juicy.

   • Mash slightly or blend if you want smoother ice cream.

2. Make the base

   • In a bowl, whisk milk and remaining ¼ cup sugar until dissolved.

   • Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and the strawberry mixture.

3. Chill

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).

4. Churn

   • Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).

5. Freeze

   • Transfer to a container and freeze 2–4 hours for firmer texture.

No Ice Cream Maker?

• Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.

• Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours to break up ice crystals.

Tips

• For chunky strawberry ice cream, fold in extra diced strawberries after churning.

• For extra creamy, replace ½ cup milk with more cream.

• For vegan, swap dairy with full-fat coconut milk.

Want a quick no-churn version or a low-sugar option?