Homemade strawberry ice cream

This homemade strawberry ice cream is the answer to those hot summer days when you’re craving something cold, fruity, and creamy.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Freeze time 6

Total Time 6 20

Ingredients

2 cups Heavy cream
14 oz Condensed milk
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon Salt (optional)

For the strawberry sauce

2 cups Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Water
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

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Instructions

In a saucepan, add the sugar, water, 1 cup of strawberries, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the mixture thickens into a syrup, about 10–15 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool completely. This will be the strawberry base for your ice cream.
In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, vanilla extract, salt and heavy cream. Beat with a hand or stand mixer until the mixture becomes thick and holds stiff peaks, about 3 - 4 minutes. Avoid over-mixing, or it may turn grainy.
Gently fold in half of the cooled strawberry sauce. Stir in ½ cup of quartered strawberries for added texture.

Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Top with the remaining sauce and another ½ cup of diced strawberries.
Cover and freeze for at least 4 - 6 hours, or until firm. Scoop, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

For a thicker syrup, allow it to simmer a little longer.
Switch it up with blueberries, raspberries, or other fruits.
Chocolate chips, nuts, or caramel make tasty mix-ins.
No mixer? You can whisk by hand, but it will take more effort.
Use cream with at least 35% fat so it whips up properly.
For a smoother syrup, strain out the seeds before adding.
Stir gently when folding to keep the cream light and airy.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. If too firm, let it soften at room temperature before scooping.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 242mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1007IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.2mg