:: Strawberry Ice Cream ::
It’s summer and it’s hot out there, so why not cool down with some Strawberry Ice Cream? I know, I know… a few of you looked at the last ice cream post and have told me that you are too scared to make homemade ice cream. Really, I promise it’s easy, and what is even easier is finding an abundance ripe strawberries during this time of year.
Okay so here is the plan…..open up the your closet or cabinet where you have your ice cream maker hidden. Dust it off and open the box {yes you know the same box it has been in since you opened it on your wedding day}. Pull it out and place the freezer bowl into your freezer. Keep it overnight, and better yet… after you make this recipe, keep it in your freezer forever {yes forever}, because it will be a wonderful reminder to make simple wholesome ice cream! Believe me, you will notice the difference right away. Also, what’s great about homemade ice cream is that you can control the sugar and ingredients that go in it. Summer ice cream makes for happy kids, guests, and cherished summer memories. Hope you enjoy whipping up a batch of one of my favorite flavors!
Strawberry Ice Cream
Fresh home made Strawberry Ice Cream. Creamy and refreshing. Perfect on a nice hot summer day.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pint of fresh ripe strawberries stems removed and sliced
- 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar divided
- 1 cup low fat milk I used 2%
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- In a small bowl place strawberries, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of sugar.
- Mix together and place in the fridge to allow the strawberries to macerate for 2 hrs.
- In a medium bowl of a mixer combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla together.
- Mix at a medium speed until sugar is dissolved.
- Place freezer bowl on the ice cream machine.
- Place the paddle in the freezer bowl and pour in mixture.
- Add in the 2 cups of heavy cream and place the top of the ice cream mixture on.
- Turn the ice cream maker on.
- Let the maker churn for 25 minutes.
- Add the strawberry mixture into the ice cream maker freezer bowl and continue to churn for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off ice cream maker and put the ice cream into a freezer safe container and let it ripen for 2 hours.
Notes
The rewards of fresh home made ice cream makes everyone happy.
Adapted from Cuisnart Basics
