Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
A creamy, luscious homemade strawberry ice cream bursting with the flavor of fresh strawberries. This classic dessert is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you're craving a fruity, frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes, then puree half the mixture.
- In a saucepan, heat cream and milk until steaming but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining 3/4 cup sugar until pale and creamy.
- Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the pureed and chopped strawberries.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, usually 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
- Sodium: 55mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 28g
- Protein: 4g