Strawberry ice-cream

🍓 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, enhances flavor)
• Pinch of salt

🥄 Instructions:

1. Prepare Strawberries

• In a bowl, toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and lemon juice.
• Let sit for 15–20 minutes until juicy.
• Mash or blend (depending on whether you want chunky or smooth ice cream).

2. Make Custard Base

• In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and half the remaining sugar until hot (but not boiling).
• In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the rest of the sugar.
• Slowly pour hot cream into yolks (tempering), then return everything to the saucepan.
• Cook on low, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool.

3. Combine & Chill

• Mix strawberry puree into the cooled custard.
• Chill in the fridge for 4–6 hours (or overnight).

4. Churn & Freeze

• Churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
• Transfer to a container and freeze for 4+ hours for a firm texture.

🍨 Serving Suggestions

• Serve in waffle cones, sugar cones, or in a bowl with fresh berries.
• Drizzle with strawberry syrup or melted white chocolate.
• Sandwich between cookies for fruity ice cream sandwiches.