Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole milk
1 ½ cups
- 12 oz heavy cream
1 ½ cups
- 5 egg yolks
- 8 oz granulated sugar
1 cup
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ oz freeze dried strawberries
2 cups
- Red Food Coloring
optional
Directions
- 1
Combine 12 oz whole milk and 12 oz heavy cream in a small saucepan and heat over medium high heat until scalding hot. While the milk heats up, whisk together 5 egg yolks, 8 oz granulated sugar, pinch of salt and 1 tbsp vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- 2
Once the milk mixture is scalding hot, pour it into the bowl with the yolks and whisk to combine
- 3
Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and heat over medium low heat, stirring constantly. Cook the custard until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not allow it to come to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl.
- 4
Grab a handful of the freeze dried berries and crush them in your fist over the bowl. Toss the handful into the bowl and continue adding the rest of the freeze dried berries. Stir the berries into the custard. They'll start out floating but will sink as they absorb moisture.
- 5
Cover the bowl and chill until very cold. At least 4-5 hours or over night.
- 6
Churn the ice cream according to the directions for your ice cream machine. The strawberries should have softened while the mix was chilling and will break down as the ice cream churns. You can add a few drops of red food coloring to enhance the color if you'd like.
- 7
When the ice cream is ready, scoop it into a container and smooth to an even layer. Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream, cover tightly and freeze until firm.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate creamy, intensely flavored strawberry ice cream without leaving your kitchen? This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe delivers a remarkably smooth texture and vibrant berry taste that will elevate any dessert occasion.
Why This Recipe Works
The secret to this homemade strawberry ice cream's success lies in its clever use of freeze-dried strawberries. Unlike fresh berries, which introduce excess water that can lead to icy textures, freeze-dried strawberries pack all the concentrated fruit flavor without compromising the luxurious creaminess. This technique ensures a silky-smooth scoop every time, setting it apart from other recipes. The rich base, built with whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, further contributes to an unparalleled custard-style richness.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly decadent experience. Each spoonful of this strawberry ice cream offers a velvety texture that melts slowly on your tongue, bursting with the authentic, concentrated essence of sweet strawberries. The base itself is subtly sweet with a hint of vanilla, perfectly balancing the berry's natural tang. This is a classic custard-style ice cream, promising a deeply satisfying, full-bodied treat perfect for those who appreciate premium quality and genuine flavor.
Customization & Variations
You can easily tailor this recipe to your preferences. The red food coloring is optional; skip it if you prefer a more natural, pale pink hue from the strawberries alone. If you enjoy a stronger vanilla presence, consider increasing the vanilla extract slightly. While freeze-dried strawberries are key here, you can explore other freeze-dried fruits for different flavor profiles once you've mastered this base.
Serving & Context
This rich, creamy ice cream is the perfect dessert for any gathering, easily serving twelve people. It shines on its own in a bowl or cone, but also makes a fantastic accompaniment to fruit tarts, chocolate brownies, or a simple slice of pound cake.