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Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream

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A quick and easy homemade strawberry ice cream recipe with a creamy texture and fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for all occasions and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream (480ml), cold
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean scraped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves (for swirl)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thicker texture)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 1/2 cup (100g) sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until juices release and berries soften.
  2. Cook the strawberry mixture: Transfer strawberries and juices to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until berries break down and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Puree and strain: Blend cooled strawberry mixture until smooth. For seedless ice cream, strain puree through a fine mesh sieve.
  4. Mix the ice cream base: Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in strawberry puree until combined. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  5. Churn the ice cream: Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy. Fold in strawberry jam swirl if desired.
  6. Freeze to firm up: Transfer soft ice cream to airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight for scoopable texture.

Notes

Chill the ice cream base in the fridge for at least an hour before churning for smoother texture. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Avoid skipping the cooling step after cooking strawberries to prevent grainy texture. Use a shallow airtight container for freezing to avoid ice crystals. For no ice cream maker, freeze in shallow container and stir every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.

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