Description
Summer’s sweetest delight, classic strawberry ice cream, brings pure joy with ripe berries churned into creamy perfection. Smooth, rich, and kissed with natural strawberry essence, this dessert invites you to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) whole milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Hull and slice ripe strawberries into a medium mixing bowl, then sprinkle with granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Allow the fruit to macerate for approximately 30 minutes, releasing natural juices and intensifying sweetness.
- Gently crush the strawberries using a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until achieving desired consistency – either chunky or smooth.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), whole milk (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), and pure vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Fold the strawberry mixture into the cream base, ensuring even distribution of fruit throughout the liquid.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to completely chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until reaching a soft, creamy texture.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface and pressing plastic wrap directly onto the top to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours until the ice cream firms up to a scoopable consistency.
- Serve in chilled bowls or crisp waffle cones, garnishing with fresh strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
- Maceration Magic: Let sliced strawberries sit with sugar and lemon juice to intensify their natural sweetness and release juices for a more profound flavor profile.
- Texture Tip: Choose between mashing strawberries with a fork for rustic chunks or blending for a smoother, more uniform ice cream texture.
- Chilling Secret: Refrigerating the mixture for at least 2 hours allows flavors to meld and ensures a creamier, more consistent final product.
- Churning Technique: Use an ice cream maker to incorporate air and create a smooth, soft-serve consistency in about 20-25 minutes.
- Freezing Hack: Press plastic wrap directly onto the ice cream surface to prevent unwanted ice crystal formation, maintaining a creamy texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to achieve the perfect, easily scoopable consistency.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg