Fresh, Sweet Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Preparation

1
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
2
Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours.
3
Strain the berries, reserving juices.
4
Mash or purée half the berries.
5
In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries, and vanilla.
7
Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 30 minutes.
8
Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely.
9
The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture.
10
If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours.
11
Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

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This is one of the best ice cream recipes! Very rich, creamy and refreshing!

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 1:41pm

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