This creamy and flavorful simple old fashioned strawberry ice cream is perfect for summertime! Our family has been making this recipe for decades and we always look forward to enjoying it at family BBQ’s and special gatherings.

This strawberry ice cream is uniquely made with simple ingredients and a mix of tart, sweet and creamy notes from the strawberries, lemon juice and cream. It’s super easy to make, and the Ice Cream maker does most all the work for you! I like to make it a little ahead so it has time to set in the freezer before serving. I can’t wait to make a big batch to share for the 4th of July!

Ingredient list for simple old fashioned strawberry ice cream

Whole milk
Eggs
Heavy Cream
Lemons
Frozen strawberries in sugar
1 large bag of ice
Ice Cream Salt (Morton brand)

Achieving a smooth and creamy texture in your homemade batch

We love using our old fashioned ice cream maker, it makes the process so simple and easy. You can use any maker for this recipe, just follow the manufacturers directions for your individual mixer. This nostalgic maker has worked so well for us and we always get a super creamy texture when the ice cream is set!

2 steps that make a huge difference in the success of your ice cream is to chill your canister a day ahead if possible. Do not set it in the bucket until right before you pour the ice cream mix in so it is very cold.

Having ice cream salt and a big bag of ice on hand is an absolute MUST for this recipe. You cannot substitute other salt. The ice cream salt helps the mixture freeze quickly ensuring your texture comes out so creamy and smooth.

How to make homemade strawberry ice cream

After blending up the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar, you can add your milk and eggs, mix well and then pour the mix into your chilled canister. Make sure the center churn piece is in place, and have someone help you hold everything while you add it to the canister. Place the lid on top, surround it with layers of salt and ice. Plug in to start the freezing process and spoon in whipped cream after about 15 minutes. I usually allow my ice cream to turn for about 20-25 minutes before removing it from the canister, pouring into a dish and freezing for a minimum of 4 hours.

Variations for this recipe

I am excited to test out and share some new ice cream recipes this summer! You can add in some raspberries or blueberries to this recipe, but for the most part you will want to stick pretty close to these portions and measurements so the consistency is creamy and delicious. Stay tuned for more ideas soon!

This ice cream can be served on its own in a bowl, or it is delicious in a sugar cone with a sprinkle of some freshly chopped strawberries on top and even a drizzle of strawberry topping or a little whipped cream. To make it really fancy looking, you could even crush up some sugar cones and garnish a bowl with those and a little dollop of whipped cream with a fresh berry on top.

How long does this ice cream keep in the freezer?

We have had this ice cream stay fresh up to 3 weeks in our freezer. It probably could go a little longer than that, but to be honest we ALWAYS enjoy it so quickly that we never really have extras to store for weeks at a time.

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