How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream at Home

A metal container with scoops of strawberry ice cream and an ice cream scooper, with bowls of frozen strawberries in the background.

How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream at Home

Homemade strawberry ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of fresh strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it’s an easy way to enjoy a classic treat right from your own kitchen.

Course Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American, International

Keyword fresh strawberries, heavy cream, homemade ice cream, homemade strawberry ice cream, ice cream maker, ice creams, strawberry, strawberry ice cream, strawberry ice cream recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 5

Servings Servings

Calories 346kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ Cups Strawberries fresh or frozen
3 Cups Heavy Cream
½ Cup Powdered Sugar or Sweetener
¾ teaspoon Stevia Powder
1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
2 Pieces Eggs
3 Pieces Yolks
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

Freeze the ice cream maker bowl overnight and gather ingredients like heavy cream, sweetener, vanilla, xanthan gum, eggs, and strawberries.
Whisk the eggs and yolk until smooth and fully combined with no streaks remaining.
Warm heavy cream, sweetener, vanilla, and xanthan gum over medium heat until tiny bubbles form, then remove from heat.
Temper the eggs with a bit of hot cream, mix everything together, then cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for 2 hours.
Dice strawberries into small pieces and keep them cold until churning time.
Pour the chilled base into the ice cream maker and churn for 20 minutes, adding strawberries in the last few minutes.

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries: The riper the strawberries, the sweeter and more flavorful your ice cream will be. Avoid underripe berries because they can make the ice cream taste tart or bland.
Use a sweetener that suits you: You can use sugar, honey, or natural sweeteners like stevia or allulose. Adjust the amount to your taste for the perfect balance of sweetness.
Chill your ingredients: Make sure your cream and mixing bowl are well chilled before starting. Cold ingredients help the ice cream churn smoothly and achieve a creamy texture.
Blend for a smooth texture: Blend the strawberries thoroughly before adding to the cream mixture. This creates a consistent texture and ensures every bite is packed with fruity flavor.

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