Description
Indulge in this luscious Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream with Fresh Chunks—a perfect summer treat! Made with fresh strawberries, rich cream, and a touch of vanilla, this homemade ice cream is velvety smooth with bursts of juicy strawberry chunks. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra tanginess)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and chopping them. Blend most with sugar until smooth, reserving ½ cup for fresh chunks.
- Combine the strawberry puree with heavy cream, milk, vanilla, lemon juice (if using), and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and gently fold in the reserved strawberry chunks.
- Churn in an ice cream maker for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency, then freeze for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and almond milk.
- Add sweetened condensed milk for extra creaminess.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment paper on top to prevent ice crystals.
- No ice cream maker? Freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy strawberry ice cream, homemade strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberry ice cream, easy ice cream recipe, summer dessert, strawberry dessert