Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is creamy, refreshing, and packed with real strawberry flavor. Here’s a simple recipe you can make with or without an ice cream maker.

 Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled

• ¾ cup sugar, divided

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)

Instructions

1. Prep Strawberries

1. Chop strawberries and toss with ¼ cup sugar.

2. Let sit 15–20 minutes until juicy.

3. Mash with a fork (chunky) or puree in a blender (smooth). Stir in lemon juice if using.

2. Make the Ice Cream Base

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk cream, milk, remaining ½ cup sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.

2. Stir in the strawberry mixture.

3. Freeze

• With Ice Cream Maker: Chill mixture, then churn according to your machine’s instructions (about 20–25 min). Freeze 2–4 hours until firm.

• Without Ice Cream Maker: Pour mixture into a freezer-safe dish. Freeze, stirring every 30 min for 3–4 hours until creamy.

Serve

• Scoop into bowls or cones.

• Garnish with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry sauce.