Adding lemon juice to strawberry ice cream brings it to new heights of deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries , hulled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup white sugar , divided
- 2 lemons , Optional
- 1 lemon , Optional
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Combine strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl; stir gently. Cover the bowl and let macerate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
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2
Mix together milk and remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and some juice from strawberries, but not berries themselves.
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3
Add mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
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4
About 10 minutes before ice cream is finished, purée most of the strawberries in a food processor or blender, reserving a few strawberries for garnish. Add puréed strawberries to the ice cream maker for the last 5 minutes of churning. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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