Name: Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 185 min
Total time: 190 min
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries; ¾ cup of granulated sugar; 1 cup full-fat whole milk chilled; ¾ cup chilled low-fat dairy cream (25%-35% fat); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; A pinch of salt; ¼ cup of refined coconut oil; 1-2 drops of red food coloring (optional); 2 tablespoon of vodka

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Ice creams give a delicious burst of flavor to hot summer afternoons. No need to walk to the market when you can prepare a delicious one at home which is much healthier and hygienically made. Strawberries are one of the favorite fruits of kids. So why not surprise them by making this rosy ice cream at home right from scratch. Today we have shared a classic strawberry ice cream recipe that has a smooth and velvety texture. This homemade creamy-dreamy ice cream is made up of fresh strawberries for a flavor burst. Strawberry ice cream can be a little bit tricky to master. It's often blended in taste and can easily turn icy in texture. Follow this recipe and your strawberry ice cream will be neither of those things. It will be full of fresh strawberry flavor and super creamy texture. Fresh strawberries impart the perfect light pink color to this ice cream. But if you want it a little bit dark you can add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to the mix as well.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3 5

Total Time 3 10

Served AsDesserts

CuisineDesserts

Recipe Taste Sweet

Servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
▢ ¾ cup of granulated sugar
▢ 1 cup full-fat whole milk chilled
▢ ¾ cup chilled low-fat dairy cream 25%-35% fat
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ A pinch of salt
▢ ¼ cup of refined coconut oil
▢ 1-2 drops of red food coloring optional
▢ 2 tablespoon of vodka

Instructions

Notes

Serving suggestions

This strawberry-flavored ice cream with visible bits of strawberry dots throughout can be served plain.
Just scoop out your sweet creamy delight in a bowl and pour some strawberry sauce or honey over it.
You can also sprinkle freshly chopped strawberry chunks on top of the ice cream to make it look extra pretty.
It can be garnished with jellies, creamy wafers, and sprinkles too.
The excitement doubles up when served with hot waffles.

Storage

Always store your ice cream in a freezer-safe ice cream box sealed with cling wrap or an airtight container.
As homemade ice creams do not contain stabilizers they won’t retain their creamy texture for a long time. So try to consume it within a day or two.

Health Benefits

Strawberry ice cream is a good source of Calcium, Protein, and Carbohydrates as it is prepared from full-fat cream.
Making this ice cream at home with fresh strawberries is a better option as it is free from artificial syrups and stabilizers.

Tips and tricks

Always use fully ripe fresh strawberries for richer taste and color.
If strawberries are not sweet enough, adjust sweetness by adding some more sugar.
The coconut oil helps to increase the fat content in the mix which makes the ice cream creamier.
The little vodka prevents the ice cream from crystallizing.
Adding up vanilla extract helps to balance strawberry flavor without overpowering it.

I am sure this gloriously pink homemade strawberry ice cream is a perfect post-dinner dessert that will delight your taste buds. Your family and friends will certainly love this tasty ice cream and won’t stop asking for more.

It can be prepared without an ice cream maker.

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