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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream combines the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with a rich and creamy vanilla base. With just six simple ingredients and a trusty four-quart electric ice cream maker, you can create the most mouthwatering homemade ice cream right in your own kitchen!

A Touch of Nostalgia

Transport yourself back to your childhood. It’s a lovely Saturday night, and the house is filled with the delicious aroma of homemade pizza. Meanwhile, your dad is in the basement, crafting his famous homemade ice cream. As you eagerly watch Donnie and Marie on the TV, your dad is busy turning the hand crank of the ice cream maker. Instead of using ice, he cleverly substitutes snow during the winter months to achieve that perfect freeze. Those moments, running around your dad as he churns, are etched in your memory. The excitement you felt for that homemade ice cream was shared by your dad, who alternated between making vanilla and chocolate flavors. Vanilla was always your favorite, while your dad enjoyed his chocolate ice cream paired with crispy saltine crackers. Oh, the delight!

Embrace the Splendor of Fresh Strawberries

This is the perfect time of year to indulge in the incredible sweetness of fresh strawberries and other berries.

Adding Strawberries to Ice Cream Made Easy

The addition of strawberries to your ice cream is a breeze. Follow these steps:

1. Begin by cleaning and patting dry the strawberries.
2. Trim the stems and dice the strawberries.
3. Allow the diced strawberries to sit with a sprinkle of sugar for a few minutes.
4. Use a blender to create a smooth puree.
5. Add the strawberry puree to your ice cream mix.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable ice cream experience with the following ingredients:

• Pasteurized Eggs: These are perfectly safe to eat in their raw form. If you can’t find pasteurized eggs, you’ll need to temper your eggs before using them.
• Sugar: A touch of sugar is needed for the strawberry puree and additional sugar for the base.
• Vanilla: Opt for Watkins Vanilla, as it adds the most delightful flavor to your ice cream.
• Dairy: Combine heavy cream and 1% milk in a 2:1 ratio.
• Strawberries: Remove the stems from approximately one pound of strawberries.
• Ice and Rock Salt: Essential for the churning process of the ice cream but not part of the actual recipe.

How to Create Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Follow these steps to create your homemade strawberry ice cream:

1. You’ll need a 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker, or a similar size, for this recipe.
2. Begin by cleaning and hulling the strawberries. Then, place them in a large mixer along with half a cup of sugar and puree until smooth. You should have about two cups of puree.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar, vanilla, and strawberry puree to the bowl, and mix well.
4. Next, add the heavy cream and milk to the mixture, and blend until thoroughly combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the canister of the ice cream maker.
6. Place the canister into the ice cream maker, and layer ice and rock salt all around it. As the ice melts, continue adding layers of ice and salt. You’ll know it’s ready when the ice cream starts to expand and thicken, and the ice cream maker slows down.
7. Remove the canister from the ice cream maker, and transfer the ice cream to a large Tupperware container. Allow the ice cream to harden in the freezer for a bit before serving, if you can resist the temptation.

Explore More Ice Cream Delights

If you’re an ice cream enthusiast, you’ll love these additional recipes found on the blog. Note that they all require an ice cream maker, and if you have a smaller machine, simply adjust the recipe measurements accordingly:

• Creamy Peanut Butter Ice Cream: This recipe is a dream come true for all peanut butter lovers.
• Double Chocolate Ice Cream: Prepare the chocolate portion a day in advance for an extra rich and decadent treat.
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream: Indulge yourself by adding tasty Oreo cookies to your ice cream.
• Very Berry Strawberry Ice Cream: If you’re a fan of strawberries, this version has an even higher proportion of strawberry puree. It’s simply divine!

Let’s Celebrate Summer with Ice Cream!

Summer is a time for celebration and savoring every delightful moment. So why not treat yourself to a scoop of ice cream every day, and revel in the joys of this sweet and refreshing indulgence?

Kitchen Tools Used for this Recipe: (Affiliate Links)

• 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker
• Vitamix Blender

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Sending you lots of love and ice cream,
Sue