Fresh, Sweet Strawberry Ice Cream
By: Roz
Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 1:41pm

Ingredients




3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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!