Description
This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is a creamy, flavor-packed treat! Made with freeze-dried strawberries, heavy cream, sugar, and a few other simple ingredients, this recipe is both simple and indulgent, and a delicious way to enjoy the summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 oz Freeze-Dried Strawberries (processed into bits)
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Vodka (plain, like Tito’s or Absolut)
- 3 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Before starting, put the ice cream freezer bowl in the freezer overnight (24 hours is best).
- Using a small- to medium-sized food processor, process the freeze-dried strawberries into a mixture of fine powder and little bits. Set to the side.
- Add all the listed ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir them together with a spatula or spoon. The freeze-dried strawberry bits will clump together when you mix everything—this is okay. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Before transferring the strawberry ice cream base to the ice cream maker, stir it once again until well combined.
- With the ice cream maker running on low speed, pour the strawberry ice cream base into the freezer bowl. Carefully place the lid with the paddle attachment on, then increase the speed to medium. Churn the ice cream on medium speed for 20-30 minutes.
- Enjoy immediately, or you can place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before storing, stir in additional freeze-dried strawberry bits, if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh freeze-dried strawberries.
- Stir in extra strawberry bits for added texture if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Summer Treat