Are you ready to taste summer? This recipe for authentic cream-based strawberry ice cream reminds me of sunny days and picnics in the park, no matter what season it is. With its perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, this ice cream will be a hit with both adults and children. Made with fresh strawberries and cream, this homemade ice cream delivers an authentic flavor that surpasses anything you can buy in the store.
The secret behind this decadent dessert is high-quality ingredients. By using real cream, the ice cream gets a creamy texture that complements the strawberries’ natural sweetness. And best of all? This recipe is easy to follow, so even if you’ve never made ice cream before, you’ll be able to create a dessert that will impress your friends and family.
So, pull out your ice cream maker, find the freshest strawberries you can get your hands on, and prepare yourself for a taste experience you won’t soon forget. At the same time, you’re doing yourself a favor by skipping all the unnecessary additives found in nearly all store-bought ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 3.5 dl heavy whipping cream
- 400 g strawberries
- Vanilla powder
Instructions
Mix together 4 egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla powder, and 4 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Bring a pot of water to boil that fits the size of the bowl approximately, and place the bowl on top. This is only to help dissolve the sugar. While continuously whisking the mixture, let it warm up until you feel and see that the sugar has dissolved. Afterward, remove the mixture from the water bath and continue whisking until you get a thick custard. Next, whip the cream to stiff peaks (I use a stand mixer) and carefully fold together the custard and whipped cream with a spatula. Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries and mash them with a fork or use an immersion blender until you get a strawberry purée. Save some of the strawberries for serving later. Fold the strawberry purée into the custard and whipped cream mixture. Then pour the mixture into an ice cream maker (which also chills the ice cream) and let it do its job for about 1 hour. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can put the ice cream in a bowl in the freezer. Stir the ice cream mixture every hour until you achieve a firm consistency. Serve in cones or in bowls and top with fresh strawberries.