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A scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream served in a small glass bowl over the white marble cooktop, topped with a fresh strawberry and a side of cookies.

Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

This homemade strawberry ice cream is a creamy, refreshing dessert made with fresh strawberries, whole milk, and heavy cream. Simple to prepare, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand whisk or electric mixer
  • Ice cream maker (optional, but recommended)
  • Freezer-safe container for storing ice cream

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed fresh strawberries
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 drops red food coloring Optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed strawberries and white sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
    A clear glass mixing bowl over the white marble cooktop, filled with mashed fresh strawberries and white sugar being stirred together with a wooden spoon until dissolved.
  • Add the whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the strawberry mixture. Mix until smooth.
    Whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt being poured into the glass bowl with the mashed strawberry mixture over the white marble cooktop, creating a smooth pink base.
  • Optional: Add a few drops of red food coloring to enhance the color.
    A few drops of red food coloring being added to the strawberry cream mixture in the same glass bowl over the white marble cooktop to enhance the vibrant color.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning.
    The strawberry ice cream mixture is poured into an ice cream maker, ready for churning. The ice cream maker transforms the mixture into a smooth and creamy texture, creating a delicious frozen dessert.
  • Once churned, transfer the ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
  • Freeze the ice cream for about 4-6 hours or until firm.
    The sealed container of strawberry ice cream placed over the white marble cooktop, ready to go into the freezer for 4–6 hours until firm.
  • Once set, scoop and serve your homemade strawberry ice cream.
  • Enjoy with your favorite toppings or alongside cookies!
    A scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream served in a small glass bowl over the white marble cooktop, topped with a fresh strawberry and a side of cookies.