Episode 8: Strawberry Ice Cream

This is the simple recipe that comes with the ice cream maker. Usually we cut down the cream and substitute for more milk so the ice cream doesn't leave that creamy feeling on the roof of your mouth. It's super yumms!

What you need:
3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ cup sugar, divided
1 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¾ cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to do:
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours. Strain the berries, reserving juices.

In a medium bowl, combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, and vanilla. Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.