Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound (about 450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, divided

2 cups (480ml) heavy cream

1 cup (240ml) whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

A pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

Prep the Strawberries:

Macerate the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup (50g) of the sugar. Stir gently to mix. Let them sit for about 20-30 minutes. This process helps the strawberries release their natural juices, enhancing their flavor.

Puree the Strawberries: After macerating, use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries and their juices. You can leave some chunks for texture if you like.

Make the Ice Cream Base:

Mix Milk and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup (100g) sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add Heavy Cream and Vanilla: Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until well combined.

Combine with Strawberry Puree: Fold the strawberry puree into the cream mixture until just combined. You should have a pretty pink mixture at this point …