🏡 Make Your Own Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries 🍧💕 NATURAL Homemade Ice Cream.🍓

Ice Cream at Home

Nothing beats the refreshing taste of homemade natural strawberry ice cream! Unlike store-bought options, this recipe uses fresh strawberries and natural ingredients to create a creamy and delicious dessert without artificial additives. Plus, it's simple to make, requiring just a few ingredients and some patience while it freezes. Let's dive in!

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup honey or natural sweetener (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice (to enhance flavor)

A pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

Start by washing and hulling the strawberries, then slice them into smaller pieces. Place the strawberries in a bowl and add the lemon juice and half of the sweetener. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to allow the natural juices to release. This helps intensify the strawberry flavor.

Step 2: Blend the Ingredients

Transfer the macerated strawberries into a blender or food processor. Add the heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt, and the remaining sweetener. Blend until smooth for a creamy texture. If you prefer a chunkier ice cream, blend only part of the strawberries and leave some pieces intact.

Step 3: Chill the Mixture

Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and cover it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it's well chilled. This step is essential for a smooth texture, especially if using an ice cream maker.

Step 4: Churn the Ice Cream

With an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.

Without an Ice Cream Maker: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals. Repeat this process until the ice cream reaches a creamy consistency (about 3-4 hours).

Step 5: Freeze Until Firm

Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight for a firmer texture.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade natural strawberry ice cream!

Tips for the Best Results:

For extra creaminess, add 1 mashed banana to the mixture before blending.

If you like a tangy twist, mix in Greek yogurt instead of some of the cream.

Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes for extra texture.

This natural strawberry ice cream is a healthy and delicious treat for warm days. Try making it at home and enjoy the fresh, fruity flavor with no artificial additive
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