Description
Creamy homemade strawberry ice cream delivers pure summer delight with fresh ripe berries and rich cream. Smooth, sweet, and irresistibly fresh, this dessert brings Italian gelato elegance right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, mashed
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) whole milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Hull and thoroughly crush ripe strawberries in a mixing bowl, gently incorporating granulated sugar to intensify their natural sweetness and release juices.
- Whisk together whole milk (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), heavy cream (480 milliliters or 16 fluid ounces), additional white sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of kosher salt until the mixture becomes smooth and uniformly blended.
- Fold the macerated strawberries into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution and optional addition of natural red food coloring for enhanced visual appeal.
- Pour the combined mixture into a pre-chilled ice cream maker, churning slowly and consistently according to the appliance’s specific instructions until the texture transforms into a soft, velvety consistency.
- Carefully transfer the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container with an airtight seal, smoothing the surface to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Allow the ice cream to mature and firm up in the freezer for 3-5 hours, ensuring optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, let the ice cream rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop into chilled bowls or crisp waffle cones for a delightful summer treat.
Notes
- Chill mixing bowl and utensils beforehand to keep ingredients extra cold during preparation.
- Freeze ripe, freshly picked strawberries for more intense flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust sugar levels based on strawberry ripeness and personal taste preferences.
- Use heavy cream with high fat content for smoother, creamier ice cream texture.
- Select organic, locally sourced ingredients for best possible taste and quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg