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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

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This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is creamy, dreamy, and made with fresh strawberries. It’s an old fashioned strawberry ice cream recipe that makes it the perfect spring or summer dessert.

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Make this Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream from scratch this summer! It’s so creamy too!

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I’m bringing you yet another ice cream recipe! And you know what? I don’t hate it.

Ice Cream gives me all the summer feels, and strawberry ice cream, in particular, reminds me of summer days spent at our family cabin in the mountains (their strawberry ice cream is superior to all other ice creams).

This homemade strawberry ice cream is about as good as it gets (unless you wanted to throw some Neapolitan Sheet Cake or Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes into the mix—cake is always a good idea). Plus, it’s totally the Molly Ringwald of the ice cream world since it’s so pretty in pink!

I mean, after that classic 80’s reference, how can you even resist this??

(Totally a rhetorical question.)

fresh strawberry ice cream in teal mug

So, this strawberry ice cream.

This gloriously pink homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Ice Cream is made with an ice cream maker, but it is so worth the investment! I have used mine countless times and absolutely love it!

In fact, next to my standing mixer, my ice cream maker is my used kitchen tool. Seriously, there is nothing like homemade ice cream. 😉

fresh strawberries in a bowl

All right, so let’s talk about this recipe and just what makes it SO amazing.

Now, this Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients:

-heavy whipping cream

-half and half

-strawberries

-honey

-sugar

-vanilla extract

-lemon juice

And, it is seriously so simple to whip up! Plus, even though is an eggless strawberry ice cream, the mix of ingredients make for such a creamy strawberry ice cream recipe!

from scratch strawberry ice cream

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Tips & Tricks: 

  1. Breaking down this simple strawberry ice cream recipe a bit, the first thing to do is to hull and chop your strawberries into small pieces. For me, I really do like bigger pieces of strawberries in my ice cream, so I do a rough chop on the berries. Depending upon your taste preferences, you can make them as big or small as you want.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the strawberries with the sugar, honey, and lemon juice, and allow the mixture to sit about 15-20 minutes. The sugars and acid from the lemon juice will release the strawberry juices, making them softer.

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Tips & Tricks cont: 

3. Once they have set, with a potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter, mash the strawberry mixture until there are no longer any big pieces throughout.

**(Doing this by hand will give you nice strawberry pieces. If you prefer a smoother strawberry ice cream, use a blender or food processor to puree them. I prefer real strawberry pieces throughout, but it tastes great both ways!)**

strawberry ice cream scooped

The Best Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Tips & Tricks (I might be biased…) 

4. Add heavy cream, half and half, and vanilla extract to the strawberry mixture. Pour into an ice cream maker and follow your manufacturer’s directions (mine took about 15-20 minutes).

5. Once churned, if you like it soft serve, go ahead and enjoy! But, if you prefer it a bit thicker, chill it for 3-4 hours in the freezer. Before serving, allow it to sit out 5-10 minutes or so to soften, making it easier to scoop.

This is my favorite strawberry ice cream recipe! But, my other strawberry ice cream recipe, Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream, is a close second! If you’ve tried them both, let me know your fav! 

homemade strawberry ice cream from scratch

Be still my heart. Try is sandwiched these chewy sugar cookies for an extra decadent dessert! 😍

4.98 from 45 votes
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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep Time
40 mins
Chill
3 hrs
Total Time
40 mins
 
This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is creamy, dreamy, and made with fresh strawberries. This homemade Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is incredibly easy, making it the perfect spring and summer dessert! 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade strawberry ice cream
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix strawberries, honey, sugar, and lemon juice. Allow to sit 15-20 minutes, or until the strawberries have released their juices.
  2. Mash the mixture with a potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter until there are no longer any large strawberry pieces (if you prefer a smooth ice cream, use a blender or food processor instead*).
  3. To the strawberries, mix heavy cream, half and half, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker, and follow your manufacturer's instructions (mine took about 15-20 minutes to churn). You can eat the ice cream soft-serve, or freeze it in an airtight container for 3-4 hours to thicken it up slightly. For best results, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to soften before serving.

  5. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

*If you puree the strawberries, I would suggest only using 2/3 - 1 cup of strawberries, as the liquid consistency can make the ice cream less creamy if you use the full 1 1/2 cups.

*The prep time refers to making the ice cream and does not include the chill time.

 

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Check out my other strawberry recipes:

Strawberry Hand Pies

These easy strawberry hand pies have a cream cheese crust and are filled with homemade strawberry pie filling! This strawberry hand pie recipe is perfect for spring or summer dessert!

Strawberry Nutella Turnovers

Strawberry Crumb Cake Muffins

These homemade Strawberry Crumb Cake Muffins are made with fresh strawberries and topped with a crumb cake streusel and vanilla glaze! These easy strawberry muffins make a great breakfast, easy brunch recipe, or on-the-go snack! Plus, this Strawberry Crumb Cake Muffin recipe is ridiculously simple! Easy peasy.

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    January 12, 2019 at 11:17 pm

    Half and half of what? Seems to be missing some info.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 1, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Sarah, half and half is an ingredient you can buy in the dairy section (it’s half milk and half cream). 😊

      Reply
  2. Evie says

    January 25, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    What can be substituted for the dairy if I am making it dairy free? Thank you. Looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 1, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Evie! I have never made this dairy free and am not too familiar with dairy-free ingredients (sorry!). Maybe coconut milk would work?

      Reply
      • Corbi says

        April 17, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        I make vegan ice cream regularly. You can sub coconut cream in and it makes a great ice cream.

        Reply
  3. Tina says

    January 30, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Needed to throw in another positive review for this ice cream. I usually turn to David Lebovitz when I want to make ice cream, but I wasn’t excited about his strawberry ice cream recipe. So I chose this one and made it exactly as written and it was spectacular! Easy, creamy, bright – like eating a bowl of fresh strawberries. Do not leave out the lemon juice! I cannot wait to make it using market-fresh strawbs this summer! I mashed my strawberries too, as I prefer chunks of fruit, but I wouldn’t recommend throwing in diced strawberries while it’s churning. Those chunks tended to ice up. Now I know 🙂 Delicious ice cream!

    Reply
  4. Rae Shaw says

    May 20, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Hello, I would like to make this but I was wondering that….I actually got some Strawberry flavoring. Do you think I could substitute it instead of the vanilla flavoring?
    Thanks so much,
    Rae from Missouri

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 27, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Rae! You know what, I’m not 100% sure how that would taste (I’ve never used strawberry flavoring). If you do substitute it for the vanilla, I’d love to know how it turned out! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Marti says

    June 12, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    This ice cream is killer! Smooth, not too sweet with a touch of brightness. Added some dark chocolate (can’t go wrong ever adding chocolate) pieces. Definitely on our favorite ice cream recipe list.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 15, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of adding dark chocolate–I’m going to try that asap! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    June 14, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Did you add food coloring to make the ice cream pink?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 15, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Melissa! I did not–the pink came from the strawberries. The riper the berries are, the pinker the ice cream is (I’ve made this with strawberries that are whiter in the center, and the ice cream is not as pink in color). 😊

      Reply
  7. Shawna says

    June 23, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Do you think I could use this same recipe and substitute the strawberries for peaches? It was delicious with strawberries, just wondering if it might be interchangeable.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 1, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Shawna! I haven’t tried this with peaches, but I have with raspberries and it came out great! So I’m thinking peaches would work too? Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  8. Jana says

    June 26, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe! my strawberries were super sweet so i omitted the granulated sugar, only added the honey. It was terrific!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 27, 2019 at 11:36 am

      Hi Jana! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Strawberry season is the best! 😊

      Reply
  9. Marie says

    June 30, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this and it came out perfect..maybe a little too sweet, but it’s a dessert so that’s ok! Next time I may lower the sugar, though.
    I didn’t have heavy cream so I used the cream from coconut milk and it worked well. I also added some coconut flakes. It tastes soo good!

    Reply
  10. Julia says

    July 2, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Can I make this a few days early and keep the mixture refrigerated until I’m ready to put it into the ice cream maker?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 9, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Julia! Sorry for the delayed response! Yes, I do think that would work (although I’ve never tried it). You could also make it in the ice cream maker ahead of time, freeze it until you’re ready to serve, and then let it sit out a few minutes before serving. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Genelle Trombley says

    July 13, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out very tasty and super easy to make. I made the recipe and used my Kitchen Aid ice cream bowl attachment. Then put the ice cream in a sealed plastic container in the freezer for a couple hours for firmer consistency. Delicious recipe, simple ingredients, and doesn’t take nearly as long as many other recipes.

    Reply
  12. Brandy says

    July 19, 2019 at 8:12 am

    What size is your ice cream maker container for this recipe measurements? Mine is 4 quarts (1 gallon) so I’m wondering if I should double this recipe?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 23, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Brandy! Mine is about 1 1/2 quarts so it sounds like you could definitely double the recipe. 🙂 I think I might need to upgrade mine to 4 quarts–that sounds amazing!

      Reply
  13. Carrie H says

    July 20, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best ice cream recipe I have ever tasted! My husband was blown away, thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 23, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Carrie! I am so glad you guys liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Dan says

    July 28, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight exactly as written and it was wonderful! Thank you for your recipe! It’s a keeper. ::)

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 3, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Dan! I am so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  15. jullie says

    March 31, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing post wow I love strawberry ice cream. And spl thanks to you for such a nice recipe of strawberry ice cream at home Thanks.

    Reply
  16. Laura Sargent says

    May 9, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this for the last two summers. So easy and just simply delicious!!
    Thank you.

    Reply
  17. Debbie Hockstra says

    May 14, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe for mothers day weekend with fresh picked berries. We usually use the Cuisninart recipe but this year I thought I’d try something different. One thing I’ve always done is make the ice cream the day before and let it chill before going into the ice cream maker. This time I left it to chill and thought I’d let it get extra cold and put in the freezer for a couple of hours. I took it out later and I didn’t even need to put it in the ice cream maker. It was the most perfect consistency I could ask for. Not runny and not hard. It was perfect. Making another batch tomorrow!

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth T says

    May 23, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! I have also made it with crushed pineapple instead of strawberries. Equally delicious.

    Reply
  19. Becky Phillips says

    June 2, 2020 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    Oh my word! I made this today with my son & this recipe is a winner! Love it- thank you!

    Reply
  20. Laura F. says

    June 2, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    This ice cream was amazing! We do nit have an ice cream maker, so we froze the mixture in a bread pan instead. It didn’t make too much, so if yiu have a big family, you should double the recipe! I used fresh picked strawberries and they were absolute perfection in this ice cream.

    Reply
  21. ROBYN says

    June 23, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    I am so into strawberry! Love your sharing much.. So happy to follow your sharing!

    Reply
  22. Erika says

    June 24, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I want to use freezer strawberry jam,that I already made ,any suggest As to how much to,,,i a man thinking about 1 cup

    Reply
  23. Maerryane Johnson says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    Best strawberry ice cream! I’ve made it twice already. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  24. Gina says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    I rarely comment on a recipe that I’ve tried, but I just had to with this one! This is so GOOD! Simple, quick and easy and yummy! It might become a problem, I will want to make it all the time. (Ha!)

    Reply
  25. Diya says

    June 29, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    This was fantastic! I put the strawberries and sugar in the food processor to blend the two together. Contrary to the other reviews I add the salt and vanilla extract as directed. It’s like strawberry cream ice cream. Thank you for a lovely recipe.

    Reply
  26. Joanne says

    July 3, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I just finished making this strawberry ice cream with fresh picked berries. Out of this world!!! Followed the recipe exactly and it couldn’t have been easier.. Thank you Michelle! Our Fourth of July treat!

    Reply
  27. Tom Shirley says

    July 4, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    I use strawberry soda to finish filling the container when making strawberry ice cream.

    Reply
  28. Fay Ramsey says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    I use 12 oz of strawberry soda pop instead of vanilla. Delicious !!

    Reply
  29. Amber says

    July 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    My friend turned me onto this recipe & it instantly became a favorite!!! It’s now our family’s “go-to” ice cream recipe. We pick the strawberries locally & then make this ice cream when we get home. Super easy & turns out great each time. The addition of the honey is AMAZING!!! Thank you very much for this recipe – it’s a game changer for sure!

    Reply
  30. MICKEY says

    August 14, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    5 stars
    THIS. Is THE BEST strawberry ice cream I have ever eaten. I’m sorry to say I used frozen berries that had been in my freezer for quite some time. I can’t imagine how good it could have been if I had fresh berries. YUM.

    Reply
  31. KeshiaG says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    5 stars
    Simply delish; Very easy to make; Thank you so much for this recipe!!!

    Reply
  32. Kaleb says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  33. Steph K says

    August 18, 2020 at 1:36 am

    5 stars
    This Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is creamy, dreamy, and made with fresh strawberries.

    Reply
  34. Katy says

    August 18, 2020 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    So cold. It’s suitable in the summer. I will try it at the weekend, Thank you so much!

    Reply
  35. Julie Garrett says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This has been added to my ice cream recipe collection. I was a little heavy-handed with the honey and light with the sugar. I used 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup cream and it was still plenty creamy (I usually use 2/3 milk to 1/3 cream in my ice cream recipes to help control the fat content). And I used an immersion blender for the strawberries to minimize chunks.

    Reply
  36. Logan says

    September 27, 2020 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Although strawberry ice cream is a traditional dessert on the table, it still seduces us. Right? After following your recipe of this ice cream, I don’t want to buy commercial ice cream on the supermarket. I think that I’ll add other versions of berries to enjoy in summer days. Thanks a lot!

    Reply
  37. Elsa says

    September 28, 2020 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    Delicious ice cream.! I can’t stop eating it! The flavor is perfect.

    Reply
  38. Monica says

    January 9, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    The best homemade strawberry I cream !!!

    Reply
  39. Jane says

    January 27, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    It was delicious!

    Reply
  40. Michele says

    February 8, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is so creamy and delicious. I have a mini ice cream maker that only does about a cup of mix at a time. It churned up perfectly in about 10-12 min. I used frozen strawberries because I had them on hand. Thank you for the recipe, I’ll make it again and again!

    Reply
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