Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Old fashioned Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream made with fresh berries and a custard base. Rich, creamy, and perfect for summer days.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Chilling time 8

Total Time 8 30

Servings servings

Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries.
1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries
Put the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle over the two tablespoons of sugar. Toss to distribute the sugar throughout the berries and set aside until needed.
2 tablespoons sugar
Add the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean (split down the middle) to a heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring the cream and milk mixture nearly to a boil over medium-high heat. Take the pan off the heat and leave it to infuse with the vanilla bean for 20 minutes.
2 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 vanilla bean
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the 3/4 cup sugar until the yolks are thickened and pale yellow in color.
10 egg yolks, ¾ cup sugar
Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and cream mixture and gradually pour the mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly.
Pour the combined mixture back into the pan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Crush the strawberries and pour into the cooled cream/milk/egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled (overnight is best). Pour into a prepared ice cream churn and process according to the manufacturer’s directions. When churning is finished, remove the ice cream to a container and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours before serving.

To freeze without an ice cream maker or churn, place the mixture in a large plastic container. Remove the container from the freezer every 2-3 hours and beat with an electric mixer or in a food processor (this prevents ice crystals from forming). Repeat 3 or 4 times or until the ice cream is frozen.
The ice cream is best enjoyed within one to two weeks. Store it in a flat, airtight container and keep it at the back of the freezer where the temperature stays steady.