Strawberry Ice Cream

Name: Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 quarts
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, mashed; 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional; Optional: whipped cream and additional fresh sliced strawberries

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Process: 15 min. + freezing

Yield 1-1/2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

Making your own strawberry ice cream is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat and use up your farmers market haul. It's creamy, fresh and super straightforward if you have an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, mashed
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
Optional: whipped cream and additional fresh sliced strawberries

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together cream, whole milk, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla salt and if desired, food coloring, until combined. Stir in strawberries. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 2-4 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 180 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.