Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, a refreshing treat perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a sweet snack any day. Made with fresh, ripe strawberries, this easy-to-make dessert highlights the natural sweetness of fruit while providing a rich and creamy texture that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix strawberries, honey, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15–20 minutes to allow juices to release.
- Mash the strawberry mixture with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, half-and-half, and vanilla extract; stir gently until combined.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (about 15–20 minutes).
- Serve immediately as soft serve or freeze in an airtight container for 3–4 hours for a firmer consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding chopped mint leaves or other berries to the mixture. To make it vegan, swap heavy cream and half-and-half with coconut cream or almond milk and use agave syrup instead of honey.