This dreamy strawberry ice cream is packed with juicy strawberries, rich cream, and naturally sweet berry flavor. Smooth, luscious, and irresistibly refreshing, it’s the ultimate homemade frozen treat for sunny days and sweet cravings!

Creamy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

This dreamy strawberry ice cream is packed with juicy strawberries, rich cream, and naturally sweet berry flavor. Smooth, luscious, and irresistibly refreshing, it's the ultimate homemade frozen treat for sunny days and sweet cravings!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 37

Total Time 57

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Tiny pinch of fine salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar divided
5 large egg yolks
2 tbsp pure honey
1/4 tsp fine salt
1 tsp alcohol free pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup roasted strawberries reserved from the batch above mashed into chunks
Fresh strawberries for serving

Method

Roast the fresh strawberries with 1/3 cup sugar and lemon juice at 375°F for 20 minutes until glossy and syrupy.
Heat whole milk, heavy cream, and half the remaining sugar in a heavy saucepan until simmering.
Whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar, then slowly temper with warm milk mixture while constantly whisking.
Return custard to low heat and stir until it coats the back of a spoon (175°F). Chill completely to 40°F.
Churn in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions (approx 20-25 minutes).
Fold in reserved roasted strawberry chunks, transfer to an airtight container, and freeze for 4 hours before serving.

Notes

• Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for 24 hours beforehand.
• Roast the berries to remove excess moisture for the creamiest texture.
• Temper container at room temp for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

Storage: Freeze airtight up to 2 weeks for best texture.