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How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry ice cream is simple yet delicious and can be made in many different variations. This time, we will make a delicious strawberry ice cream using fresh, in-season strawberries that does not require churning.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Strawberries
  • Heavy cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Ice cream mold (optional)

Measurements

For one batch:

  • Strawberry Syrup:
  • Strawberries: 500g
  • Granulated sugar: 45g
  • Vanilla extract: 1g
  • Salt: 1g
  • Ice Cream Base:
  • Vanilla extract: 5g
  • Salt: 1g
  • Heavy cream: 6g
  • Sweetened condensed milk: 400g

Instructions

  • Start by making the strawberry syrup. Wash the strawberries and remove the leafy tops. Cut the strawberries into 5mm pieces. Set aside half of the chopped strawberries to fold into the ice cream later.
  • Place the remaining chopped strawberries and sugar into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and form a syrup in the pan.
  • Let the strawberries simmer in the syrup, stirring occasionally, until they break down and lose their shape, and the syrup thickens slightly.
  • The syrup is ready when it holds its shape for 3 seconds after being drizzled off the spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Set the strawberry syrup aside to cool.
  • While the syrup cools, prepare the ice cream base. In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk the mixture with a hand mixer until it becomes light and fluffy and forms soft peaks.
  • Fold the reserved chopped fresh strawberries into the ice cream base. Transfer the base into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle the cooled strawberry syrup over the ice cream and gently swirl it into the mixture.
  • Cover the ice cream and freeze for 8 hours, then scoop and serve.

Additional Notes

  • Exercise caution during preparation to avoid cuts or burns.

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