Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Ice Cream Strawberry Ice Cream Recipes Easy Strawberry Ice Cream 4.8 (274) 231 Reviews 28 Photos 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. Submitted by ejw825 Updated on April 11, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 28 28 28 28 Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe 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 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. 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 Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine strawberries, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and food coloring in a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour strawberry mixture into the freezer bowl of an ice cream maker; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 496 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 354 Calories 23g Fat 34g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.