How to Make Chef John's Strawberry Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Strawberry Ice Cream is a delectable frozen treat that captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. Made with fresh, ripe strawberries and a few simple ingredients, this recipe is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Whether you're looking for a sweet ending to a dinner party or simply craving a refreshing dessert, this homemade strawberry ice cream is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tiny pinch salt
  • 2 drops red food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place strawberries and sugar in a blender and pulse until pureed; steep for 10 minutes.
  • Pour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and salt into strawberry mixture; blend until smooth and slightly thickened, 10 to 15 seconds. Whisk red food color into cream mixture.
  • Pour strawberry mixture into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to a sealable container, cover the ice cream with plastic wrap, seal the container, and freeze, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Process in an ice cream maker until thick. Immediately transfer to a sealable container, cover with plastic wrap, cover the bowl with a lid and freeze for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 104mg