Description
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream with fresh strawberries and wholesome ingredients, providing a creamy texture and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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2 cups Fresh Strawberries
2 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Whole Milk
3/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Place your sliced strawberries in a medium bowl and toss them with two tablespoons of the sugar and the lemon juice. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes
- Mash the Berries: Use a fork or a potato masher to crush the strawberries into a chunky puree
- Mix the Base: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the sugar has completely dissolved
- Combine: Gently fold the strawberry puree and all its accumulated juices into the cream mixture
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least two hours
- Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions
- Ripen: Transfer the churned mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours
Notes
For a dairy-free version, replace dairy with full-fat coconut milk.
For a refined sugar-free version, use raw honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg