Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the sweet, sun-ripened taste of fresh strawberries. When strawberry season rolls around, I find myself loading up my cart with these juicy gems, eager to enjoy them every which way. 

One of my favorite ways to celebrate their short but oh-so-satisfying season? Homemade strawberry ice cream!

Celebrate Strawberry Season with Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

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If you’ve never made ice cream from scratch, now’s the perfect time to start. Making strawberry ice cream at home is easier than you might think, and the reward is a creamy, fruit-packed treat that tastes like summer in every bite. Skip the store-bought tubs and embrace the real-deal flavor of ripe strawberries, fresh cream, and just the right touch of sweetness.

Why You'll Love Making Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Sure, it’s easy to grab a carton of strawberry ice cream from the freezer aisle, but homemade? Oh, it’s in a league of its own. Here’s why this recipe will become a summertime favorite:

🍓 Peak Season Flavor – Fresh strawberries are the star of this show, and their natural sweetness and vibrant flavor shine through.

🍓 Simple Ingredients, No Preservatives – You control what goes into your ice cream — no artificial flavors, colors, or long, hard-to-pronounce ingredients here.

🍓 Creamy and Customizable – Make it as rich or as light as you like. Add extra strawberries for more fruit, or swirl in a touch of vanilla ice cream for a flavor twist.

🍓 A Fun Kitchen Project – Making ice cream at home is both satisfying and surprisingly easy, especially with an ice cream maker. It’s a great way to involve kids or grandkids, too!  

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream 

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 3/4 cups heavy cream

• 3/4 cup whole milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Chop the Strawberries
   Chop the strawberries to the consistency you desire in a food processor, food chopper, or blender. For a chunkier ice cream, pulse a few times to leave small pieces of strawberry intact.

2. Make the Ice Cream Base
   In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

3. Combine and Chill
   Stir the strawberry puree into the cream mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. Overnight is even better!

4. Churn
   Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Usually, this takes about 20-25 minutes.  I use a simple-to-operate Cuisinart ice cream maker that you can get here.  

   
   
   

5. Freeze to Firm Up
   If you prefer soft-serve style, you can enjoy the ice cream straight from the churn. For a firmer, scoopable texture, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Scoop, Serve, and Savor!

There you have it — a creamy, dreamy, homemade strawberry ice cream that celebrates the best of the season. Serve it in a cone, a bowl, or sandwiched between two shortbread cookies for an extra-special treat.

Get an ice cream scoop here.

Whether you’re looking for a way to use up an abundance of strawberries from your local farmer’s market or simply want to bring a little homemade joy to your dessert table, this strawberry ice cream recipe is a sweet reminder that sometimes, simple pleasures are the best.

Try my Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe.

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Strawberry dessert, ice cream recipe, Cuisinart Ice cream maker

dessert

American

Yield: 8

Author: Donna Urso

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Creamy, flavorful, homemade ice cream celebrating the seasonal goodness of strawberries.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 35 M

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Chop the Strawberries: Chop the strawberries to the consistency you desire in a food processor, food chopper, or blender. For a chunkier ice cream, pulse a few times to leave small pieces of strawberry intact.
2. Make the Ice Cream Base: In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
3. Combine and Chill: Stir the strawberry puree into the cream mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. Overnight is even better!
4. Churn: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Usually, this takes about 20-25 minutes.
5. Freeze to Firm Up: If you prefer soft-serve style, you can enjoy the ice cream straight from the churn. For a firmer, scoopable texture, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Recommended Products

Silicone Spatula Set

Quart Storage Containers

Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Machine

Nutrition Facts

Calories

274

Fat (grams)

20 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

12 g

Carbs (grams)

23 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

23 g

Sugar (grams)

23 g

Protein (grams)

2 g

Sodium (milligrams)

28 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

62 mg

Nutritional information is approximate.

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