There is nothing tastier than homemade strawberry ice cream on the 4th of July. Using fresh strawberries and a few ingredients make this homemade strawberry ice cream recipe a family favorite. Let's get started!

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

♥  1 3/4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed

♥   2 cups whole milk

♥  1 1/4 cup sugar

♥  2 cups heavy cream

♥  1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

How to make homemade strawberry ice cream

Place milk and heavy cream in heavy sauce pan, bring just to boiling. Remove from heat, add 1 cup of sugar and dissolve. Let cool. 

Puree strawberries in food processor until liquid. Add the rest of sugar (1/4 cup) to strawberries, mix well. Blend milk mixture with strawberries. This is a good time to test for sweetness and adjust if needed. Now freeze in ice cream maker per your ice cream maker instructions.

How to serve homemade strawberry ice cream

Serve in cute bowls or in yummy cones. Delish! 

 Such a yummy 4th of July dessert, especially before heading off to see fireworks or even after going to the 4th of July parade.

Have you ever made homemade ice cream? What is your favorite flavor? Personally I love a good coffee ice cream, bet that comes as no surprise. 

Drop a comment below and let me know your favorite flavor and be sure to come back if you try our recipe and let us know how it turns out.

Until next time, happy, healthy trials!

♥ Lisa