HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

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 INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Cold Whipping/Heavy Cream
1/2 Cups Cold Cup Condensed Milk
3 Tablespoons Strawberry Sauce

METHOD

Add the cold whipping cream to a bowl

With electric beater, start beating the whipping/ heavy cream

These are soft peaks, keep beating for another 3 minutes

Beat until you get stiff peaks

Your cream is ready when you can turn the bowl upside down and the cream does not pour out

Add in the condensed milk

Carefully fold until well combined, ensure you do not over mix to avoid removing all the air out that you beat in

Add in the strawberry sauce

Here if you have fresh strawberries you can add in too chopped

Fold in the strawberry sauce until well combined

Pour the strawberry ice cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for minimun 6 hours up to overnight

The strawberry ice cream has set after freezing overnight

Use ice cream scoop

I love the small chunky bits of strawberries in the ice cream

Soft luscious strawberry ice cream

Serve ice cream in individual bowls

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 8 Hours
Total time: 8 Hours 10 Minutes
Yield: 1 Loaf pan
Ingredients

• 2 Cups Cold Whipping/Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Cup Cold Cup Condensed Milk
• 3 Tablespoons Strawberry Sauce

Cooking Directions

1. Add the cold whipping cream to a bowl
2. With electric beater, start beating the whipping/ heavy cream
3. These are soft peaks, keep beating for another 3 minutes
4. Beat until you get stiff peaks
5. Your cream is ready when you can turn the bowl upside down and the cream does not pour out
6. Add in the condensed milk
7. Carefully fold until well combined, ensure you do not over mix to avoid removing all the air out that you beat in
8. Add in the strawberry sauce
9. Here if you have fresh strawberries you can add in too chopped
10. Fold in the strawberry sauce until well combined
11. Pour the strawberry ice cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for minimum 6 hours up to overnight
12. The strawberry ice cream has set after freezing overnight. Use ice cream scoop. I love the small chunky bits of strawberries in the ice cream. Soft luscious strawberry ice cream. Serve ice cream in individual bowls

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream – FAQs

1. What is homemade strawberry ice cream?

It’s a creamy frozen dessert made using fresh strawberries, cream, sugar, and sometimes eggs or milk, churned to create a smooth texture.

2. Can I make it without an ice cream maker?

Yes, you can make no-churn strawberry ice cream by whipping cream and folding in sweetened strawberry puree, then freezing it.

3. How do I get fresh strawberry flavor?

Use ripe, fresh strawberries, and macerate them with sugar before blending to enhance flavor.

4. Can I substitute dairy?

Yes, use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version, but texture and taste may vary.

5. How long does it keep?

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for best quality.

Nutrition Card – Approx. per ½ cup serving

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value (DV)	Notes
Calories	150–200 kcal	—	Depends on cream and sugar amounts
Protein	2–3 g	4–6%	From dairy or alternatives
Carbohydrates	20–25 g	7–8%	Mostly sugars
Fat	8–12 g	12–18%	From cream or substitutes
Sugar	18–22 g	—	Natural and added sugars
Vitamin C	10–15%	From strawberries

Dietary Compatibility & Notes

Diet Type	Compatible?	Notes
Gluten-Free	✅ Yes	Naturally gluten-free
Dairy-Free	❓ Maybe	Use dairy alternatives for dairy-free version
Vegan	❓ Maybe	Use plant-based milk and skip eggs if any
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	Contains no meat or gelatin
Low-Carb/Keto	❌ No	High in sugars and carbs

Quick Tip:

For a richer texture, chill the ice cream base overnight before churning. Adding lemon zest can brighten the strawberry flavor.

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.

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