Strawberry Ice Cream

This easy Strawberry Ice Cream is made with fresh strawberry puree, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped cream, no churning and no ice cream machine needed.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Strawberry Ice Cream

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Freeze Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 508kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the strawberries in a food processor and process until it is completely smooth.
1 pound strawberries
Place a fine mash sieve over a large bowl and press the strawberry puree through the sieve to get as much puree out as possible while discarding the seeds. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the sieve for any excess puree. (This is optional; if you don’t mind the seeds, then proceed as written.)
Pour the puree into a small saucepot over medium heat.
Stir constantly until it simmers and simmer until reduced to about ½ cup of puree, 15-20 minutes; take off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Whisk in the condensed milk and vanilla extract, and set aside.
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whip the cream in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or the body of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment until soft to medium peaks form.
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Slowly stream the strawberry mixture with the mixer at low speed until fully incorporated.
Stir in pink food coloring to your desired shade if using.
Pink food coloring
Pour the mixture into a 9×5 baking dish and smooth out the top.
Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight is best.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Use berries at peak season – That’s when they’re the sweetest!
Strain the puree – This step is optional, but it makes the texture extra smooth.
Scrape with the back of a spoon – To get every last bit of puree through the strainer.
Cool the puree – Don’t mix it in while hot or it may affect the whipped cream.
Let it freeze overnight – That gives it time to firm up to the perfect texture.
Use a zip-top freezer bag – For easy portioning and less mess when scooping.

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