Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
A nostalgic, creamy homemade strawberry ice cream recipe that’s perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 by washing and hulling them. Chop into pieces.
- Sweeten the strawberries with honey and lemon juice, letting them sit to create a syrup.
- Blend two-thirds of the strawberries into a smooth purée.
- Mix heavy cream, half and half, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold the strawberry purée into the cream mixture.
- Incorporate the remaining chopped strawberries for texture.
- Chill, churn, and freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
- Scoop and serve after letting it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
Notes
Serve in cones, waffle bowls, or cups with toppings like mint, honey, or whipped cream for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry ice cream, homemade dessert, summer treats