Easy Strawberry Ice Cream

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Strawberry ice cream is super easy to make with this recipe that doesn't use an egg-custard base but still tastes rich and creamy.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

This strawberry ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of fresh and fruity flavor. 

How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Strawberry Ice Cream Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade strawberry ice cream: 

  • Strawberries: This homemade ice cream starts with two cups of mashed fresh strawberries. 
  • Milk and cream: Whole milk and heavy cream are essential to this rich homemade strawberry ice cream. 
  • Sugar: You’ll need a cup of white sugar for this sweet, fruity dessert. 
  • Vanilla and salt: Vanilla extract and salt enhance the overall flavor of the strawberry ice cream. 
  • Food coloring (optional): While red food coloring isn’t required, it helps achieve the vibrant color you normally associate with strawberry ice cream. 

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make strawberry ice cream at home: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, transfer the mixture to the freezer bowl of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm. 

How to Store Strawberry Ice Cream

Store your strawberry ice cream in an airtight storage container, recycled ice cream container, or zip-top freezer bag. Run your ice cream scoop under hot water before serving, to help release it. Try to enjoy the ice cream within a few weeks for the best taste.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Love, love, love this recipe,” raves Jennifer Summers. “Made this for my husband yesterday and he could not tell that it was an eggless ice cream!”

“A perfect base for eggless ice cream,” according to Dana Pesce Gisana. “I will definitely use this again when I need to whip up a dessert.”

“Very easy and turns out light and creamy,” says MarthaF. “I had flash frozen strawberries in the freezer from last year and they worked very well. I did use the food coloring to give it the perfect rosy color.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups mashed fresh strawberries

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 drops red food coloring (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine strawberries, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and food coloring in a large bowl.

    Overhead shot of cream, milk, and strawberries in a bowl in beginning step to make ice cream

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  3. Pour strawberry mixture into the freezer bowl of an ice cream maker; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

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  4. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
23g Fat
34g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.