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    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (+ Video)

    June 8, 2023 By Brandy 9 Comments

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    Homemade strawberry ice cream using simple ingredients and sun-ripened strawberries for a fresh strawberry flavor. So delicious, so creamy and so good! 

    Don’t have an ice cream maker? You might like our no-churn ice cream recipes: chocolate-covered toasted coconut, bubble gum, or cake batter!

    homemade strawberry ice creamWatch our step-by-step video!

    It’s strawberry season here in Virginia so we’ve been busy making delicious recipes with our freshly picked berries! Mac’s favorite ice cream is strawberry, and homemade strawberry ice cream always tastes amazing. The fresh strawberry ice cream tastes like fresh strawberries and cream---exactly what it's made from!

    loaf pan full of strawberry ice cream

    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

    (scroll down for the full recipe)

    ice cream maker

    We received an older version of this ice cream maker as a wedding gift 19 years ago and it still works like a charm. It’s one of those things we wouldn’t have purchased as newlyweds but were so glad to have. It’s been so fun making homemade ice cream throughout the years. I highly recommend investing in one—you’ll love it! You can make so many different ice creams in it (no churn, chilled custard, and sorbet varieties). Just process it in the ice cream maker according to the instruction manual.

    white bowl with two scoops of strawberry ice cream

    Fresh or Frozen Strawberries for Ice Cream

    The amount of strawberries and texture is completely up to you! I generally add 1 ½ cups - 2 cups of mashed or blended strawberries. You'll get the most flavor by sprinkling the mashed berries with sugar and lemon juice and letting it sit at room temperature until nice and juicy (30-60 minutes).

    You can also use frozen strawberries if you'd like. Let them thaw then chop and blend as directed in the recipe.

    scoops of strawberry ice cream in container

    Ingredients

    • strawberries: blended
    • lemon juice
    • heavy cream
    • sugar
    • milk: whole milk works best, but 2% can be used as well
    • vanilla extract*

    *(our homemade vanilla made from vodka and vanilla beans is the best, and I've heard that a small amount of vodka/alcohol makes ice cream even creamier because it prevents the ice cream from freezing HARD. I only use a teaspoon so I'm not sure if it makes a huge difference or not.).

    ice cream cone with two scoops of strawberry ice cream

    How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream

    1. Mash strawberries with a potato masher in a large bowl (or pulse in a blender) and sprinkle ¼ cup sugar over them. Add lemon juice. Stir. Let stand for 30-60 minutes.
    2. Mix whipping cream, remaining sugar, and milk together.
    3. Add vanilla and strawberries.
    4. Pour mixture into ice cream maker. Process the ice cream as directed in the manufacturer’s instructions.
    5. When ice cream is the consistency of frozen yogurt, remove it and spoon it into a loaf pan or glass dish. For my machine, this takes about 20 minutes.
    6. Enjoy ice cream right away (soft serve consistency) or freeze for 3-4 hours for scoopable ice cream.

    scoop of strawberry ice cream in ice cream scoop

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    bowl of homemade strawberry ice cream

     

    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

    bowl of homemade strawberry ice cream

    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

    Homemade strawberry ice cream using simple ingredients and sun ripened strawberries. So delicious, so creamy and so good!
    4.15 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Freeze: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 350kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups mashed/blended strawberries
    • 1 cup sugar divided
    • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cups whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • Blend strawberries and sprinkle ¼ cup sugar over them. Add lemon juice. Stir. Let stand for 30-60 minutes or until nice and juicy.
    • Combine heavy whipping cream, milk, remaining sugar, vanilla, and blended strawberries.
      Pour the mixture into the freezer bowl of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
    • Enjoy right away as soft serve ice cream or transfer mixture to a freezer dish and freeze for 3-4 hours for scoopable ice cream.

    Notes

    Store leftover ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a lid.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Miz Helen says

      June 01, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Your Homemade Strawberry ice Cream looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    2. Dori says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      So glad I found your blog on The Thrifty Home.

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        May 30, 2018 at 10:20 pm

        Thank you, Dori! Welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amy says

      May 29, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      I love how simple this ice cream is. I also love strawberry ice cream, so this is a win-win. Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays.

      Reply
    4. Michele Morin says

      May 29, 2018 at 11:04 am

      I love all things ice cream! What a great collection of recipes!

      Reply
    5. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

      May 25, 2013 at 2:55 am

      Yummm!! My daughter would love this!

      Reply
    6. Stacy says

      July 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      I should stop looking on your blog. My list of things I "need" keeps getting longer. Donut pan, ice cream maker, etc. Lol. It all looks so good. Especially ice cream for the summer- and I love that this kind doesn't need cream, just whole milk.

      Reply
    7. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      June 27, 2012 at 6:04 pm

      This looks so yummy! There is nothing better than ice cream during summer months.

      Reply
    8. Wendy says

      June 25, 2012 at 1:14 pm

      Mmm... looks yummy! I totally need an ice cream machine (I know, I know, you can make it without one, but still.....) 🙂

      Reply
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