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Strawberry Ice Cream

This homemade strawberry ice cream is the perfect way to cool down on a warm summer day. This recipe is a no cook recipe, so you will be scooping up a bowl of ice cream in under an hour!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups of sliced strawberries
  • 3 cups of whole milk
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • splash of lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Slice strawberries into medium sized pieces.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and splash of lemon juice, mix well.
  • In a mixing bowl, add milk, remaining cup of sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  • Add 1/2 cup of strawberry mixture to the milk.
  • Following the manufacturers instructions for your ice cream maker, pour milk mixture into the frozen ice cream bowl as it churns.
  • As the ice cream begins to thicken, begin to add remaining strawberry mixture. This will usually be around the 10-15 minute mark.
  • Once the ice cream is set to a soft serve texture, remove the ice cream bowl and serve, or place in the freezer for a firmer ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Substitute 2 cups of milk for heavy cream for a creamier, more decadent ice cream.