March marks the beginning of garden dreams, and this year, strawberries take center stage. With an ice cream maker at the ready, I’m turning fresh berries into a luscious, creamy delight. Simple ingredients and a little patience result in a frozen treat that’s as refreshing as a summer breeze.
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Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
This homemade strawberry ice cream is rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. A perfect way to celebrate the sweetness of summer, it’s an easy treat that delivers pure indulgence with every scoop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill and Churn Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Desserts
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with half of the sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes, allowing the strawberries to release their juicy goodness.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the macerated strawberries until smooth. Don’t be alarmed if you’re tempted to taste-test at this point – it’s a natural reflex.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the creamy concoction, stirring until well blended. Pour the mixture into your trusty ice cream maker and let the Nostalgia Electric Ice Cream Maker work its frozen magic.
- Once the ice cream reaches the consistency of soft-serve (typically 20-25 minutes), transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight for a firmer texture.
