Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
A homemade strawberry ice cream is crafted using fresh strawberries for a naturally delicious dessert.
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Instructions
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Combine 3 cups hulled, sliced strawberries with 4 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar; stir. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature for juices to release.
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Strain berries, reserving the juice.
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Halve berries; mash or puree one half. Refrigerate the remaining half.
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In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups whole milk and 1 cup sugar; stir until dissolved.
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Stir in 2 3/4 cups heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Optionally add red food coloring for deeper color.
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Churn ice cream per machine directions for 20-25 minutes.
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Add reserved sliced strawberries 5 minutes before churning completes. For small machines, mix these berries into the churned ice cream within a freezer container.
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Freeze for at least 2 hours to firm before serving.