homemade strawberry ice cream recipe

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade strawberry ice cream:

Prepare the Strawberries:
- Place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and add 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar and the lemon juice.
- Mix well and let it sit for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to macerate the strawberries and bring out their juices.
Blend the Strawberries:
- After the strawberries have macerated, transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth. You can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired. Set aside.
Make the Ice Cream Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup (100g) of sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Combine the Strawberry Puree:
- Add the strawberry puree to the ice cream base and mix well until fully combined.
Chill the Mixture:
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. For best results, chill it overnight.
Churn the Ice Cream:
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
Freeze the Ice Cream:
- Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container.
- Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Serve:
- Scoop and enjoy your homemade strawberry ice cream!

For extra texture, you can add finely chopped fresh strawberries to the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze for about 1-2 hours, then stir vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat this process every 30 minutes until the ice cream is firm and creamy.

Enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry ice cream!