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Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe – Easy No Churn Summer Dessert

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This creamy homemade strawberry ice cream is a no-churn, five-ingredient summer treat bursting with real strawberry flavor and a hint of vanilla. It’s easy to make, requires no ice cream maker, and delivers a silky, nostalgic texture perfect for family gatherings or backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, and chop strawberries. Place into a medium bowl.
  2. Sprinkle strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Stir well and let sit for 10-15 minutes until juicy.
  3. Pour macerated strawberries (juice and all) into a blender or food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth. Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for seed-free puree.
  4. In a large chilled mixing bowl, whip cold heavy cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Pour strawberry puree into the condensed milk mixture and stir until evenly pink.
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into the strawberry-condensed milk mixture in 2-3 additions, using a spatula. If reserved, fold in extra chopped strawberries.
  8. Pour mixture into an 8×4-inch loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top.
  9. Press parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
  10. Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
  11. Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Serve in bowls or cones, topped with fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For best results, use ripe, flavorful strawberries and chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Taste the strawberry puree before folding in to adjust sugar or lemon as needed. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk. Cover the ice cream surface with parchment or wax paper before freezing to prevent ice crystals. Let ice cream sit out for a few minutes before scooping for the creamiest texture.

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