Strawberry Ice Cream – Fresh strawberries blended into the base

Here’s a sweet and refreshing Strawberry Ice Cream recipe made with real, juicy strawberries blended into a creamy base — perfect for summer or anytime you crave a fruity treat! 🍓❄️

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🍨 Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• ¾ cup sugar, divided (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup full-fat milk
• 2 cups heavy cream (or fresh malai)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (to brighten the strawberry flavor)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but enhances the flavor)

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Prep the Strawberries:
   • In a bowl, toss chopped strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and lemon juice.
   • Let sit for 20–30 minutes until juicy.
   • Blend into a smooth purée (or leave a few chunks if you like texture).
2. Make the Ice Cream Base:
   • In another bowl, whisk together:
     • Milk
     • Remaining ½ cup sugar
     • Cream
     • Vanilla extract
   • Mix until sugar dissolves.
3. Combine & Chill:
   • Stir the strawberry purée into the cream mixture.
   • Chill the combined mixture for at least 2–3 hours in the fridge.
4. Churn or Freeze:
   • Pour into an ice cream maker and churn per instructions.
   • Or pour into a container and use the manual method (see below).
5. Manual Freezing (No Machine):
   • Freeze the mixture in a container.
   • Every 30–45 minutes, stir vigorously to break up ice crystals (do this 3–4 times).
   • Then freeze until firm, about 4–6 hours.

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💡 Tips:

• For an even richer base, add ¼ cup condensed milk.
• Add chopped strawberries or a swirl of strawberry jam before final freezing.
• Taste the berries first — sweeter strawberries need less sugar.

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