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Delicious homemade fresh strawberry ice cream in a bowl

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

A delightful homemade ice cream capturing the taste of summer with ripe strawberries and rich cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fruit Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Ensure ripe strawberries for vibrant flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the strawberries and lemon juice, blending until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Stir in the strawberry puree until well combined.
Freezing
  1. Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
  2. After freezing, process according to the Ninja Creami instructions until creamy and smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for later.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a swirl of chocolate or caramel. Customize with other fruits or serve with whipped cream for added elegance.