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Fresh Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream

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Fresh strawberry ice cream comes together quick with an Ice cream maker. It’s a perfect way to beat the summer heat.

fresh strawberry ice cream

I love making homemade ice cream, and of course, my kids love it too. We’ve been experimenting with some different flavors. My kids love adding Oreos and making cookies and cream ice cream.

My favorite so far is making fresh strawberry ice cream. Fresh strawberries give this ice cream an amazing flavor. I am currently obsessed with strawberries because it’s the time of year where they are fresh and inexpensive.

You can definitely change up the fruit in this recipe though if you want to. There are so many wonderful seasonal fruits. 

What are the benefits of eating fresh strawberries?

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and are very rich in antioxidants. Fresh summer strawberries are one of the most popular, refreshing, and nutritious fruits available.

fresh strawberry ice cream

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Great for warm summer days
  • Creamy and delicious
  • Only 6 ingredients
  • Ready in a few hours
fresh strawberry ice cream

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

  • Whole milk
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Heavy cream
  • Vanilla extract 
  • Fresh strawberries

How to make this recipe

1 – Add the fresh strawberries to a food processor to process them down into small pieces.

2 – In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.

3 – Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla.

4 – Add the strawberries, with juices, from the food processor and combine everything together. After that refrigerate the mixture for about an hour. 

5 – Once the ice cream mixture is chilled, pour it into the ice cream maker and let it churn for approximately 15-20 minutes until the ice cream has a soft, creamy texture.

6 – After it’s done churning, put the ice cream into an airtight container and freeze it for a couple hours.

7 – Remove the container from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving. 

fresh strawberry ice cream

How do I store my homemade Ice Cream?

Store ice cream in a freezer safe, airtight container. Homemade ice cream will keep in the freezer for about 1-2 weeks. Place a layer of plastic wrap between your ice cream and the lid to help prevent freezer burn.

Calories per serving (1/2 cup): 192

Yield: 10 Servings

Fresh Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream

fresh strawberry ice cream

This fresh strawberry ice cream comes together quick with an Ice cream maker. It's a perfect way to beat the summer heat.

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Freeze Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled

Instructions

  1. Place strawberries in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, add milk, sugar, and salt. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Add strawberries with juices and combine everything together. Cover and refigerate for about an hour.
  4. Turn on ice cream maker and pour in the ice cream mixture. Let mix until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture.
  5. Transfer ice cream to an air tight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Frozen strawberries can be substituted if fresh strawberries aren't available. 

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    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    10
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 192Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g

    Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    © simplylowcal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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    3. Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef

      5 stars
      My weakness, Strawberry Ice Cream and you’ve gone and made a less fattening version! Perfect!! lol Love it, thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply

    4. Stine Mari

      5 stars
      I can’t believe they sell ice cream for that little 😱 you’re right, that shouldn’t be possible. I love this recipe though, full in deliciously fresh flavors!

      Reply

    5. Ramona

      5 stars
      I definitely don’t make enough ice-cream at home, not sure why since it’s such an easy one to make. This recipe sounds and looks amazing. I love anything with strawberries. Will make this as soon as I’m back from hols. So perfect for this hot 🥵 weather.

      Reply

    8. Jenni LeBaron

      5 stars
      There are few things better than a bowl of fresh homemade ice cream and strawberry is one of the very best! This recipe looks like a creamy and delicious treat perfect for summer weather!

      Reply

    13. Amanda

      5 stars
      Making ice cream is one of my favorite kitchen activities, and I love that your recipe is only 192 calories! It gives me an excuse to make this ice cream more often. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply

    14. April

      5 stars
      I love having homemade ice cream, too! It is such a huge life savor when it’s unbearably hot like this week! You can swap the flavors easily and enjoy it with some add-ons like fruits or chocolate to make it even more enjoyable!

      Reply

    19. Anita

      5 stars
      What can be better in the summer than some homemade ice cream? None, that’s what! 🙂 And your strawberry version is just delicious. It’s so cold right now where I am, but I’m still drooling looking at your photos. 🙂

      Reply

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