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Easy No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

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Make rich, creamy strawberry ice cream at home without an ice cream maker using just three simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of puree.
  2. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Combine base: Gently fold the cold sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Add strawberry puree: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream mixture until streaks of pink appear. You can mix more thoroughly if you prefer a uniform color.
  5. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, such as a loaf pan or an airtight container. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals.
  6. Chill: Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm. Stirring is not required for this no-churn method.
  7. Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, chill the sweetened condensed milk and mixing bowl before starting.
  • If you prefer a thicker strawberry texture, chop half of your strawberries finely and fold them in along with the puree.
  • To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the heavy cream with chilled full-fat coconut cream and use a vegan condensed milk alternative.

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