Strawberry Sensation Ice Cream 🍓🍦
Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Mixture:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Ice Cream Base:
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice.
Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to release the juices and dissolve the sugar.
- Make the Ice Cream Base:
In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Combine the Mixtures:
Add the strawberry mixture to the ice cream base and mix well.
- Chill and Freeze:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
- Churn the Ice Cream:
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually for 25-30 minutes.
- Freeze Again:
Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy:
Scoop the homemade strawberry ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy the fresh strawberry flavor in every creamy bite!
