No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

This homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is an easy no churn ice cream recipe. With great real strawberry flavor and a luscious, creamy texture, you won’t believe how simple this is to make!

close up scooping strawberry ice cream from a loaf pan


 

Guys. Homemade ice cream is way easier to make than you think it is. No fancy tools needed. You don’t need tons of time to make this. You can have this ice cream literally any time you want! Which, once you try it, will be all the time.

Made with just a few ingredients, and no special equipment, this delicious homemade ice cream is going to quickly become a family favorite!

This is an eggless ice cream recipe, meaning we won’t be taking the time to make a custard base for the ice cream. Instead we will use sweetened condensed milk which will help to add the same creaminess, without all the work. We also use the same technique to make mango ice cream and pineapple ice cream and can be adapted to Raspberry Ice Cream.

side view strawberry ice cream in a bowl

How to make Strawberry Ice Cream

Putting it together is easy, but you still need time and to not skip steps. Getting the feel of ice cream maker ice cream with a no churn requires that you beat the whipped cream and fold it in, introducing air to the mixture. It will still take several hours to harden, which clearly can’t be rushed.

Recipe Tip: You can change the texture of your ice cream by varying how much your strawberries are blended. Perfectly pureed strawberries will result in a really smooth ice cream. Large chunks of strawberry tend to freeze really hard, and can lead to ice crystals. You can leave some chunks, but you want them to be smaller crushed pieces.

  1. Use your food processor or a blender to blitz the strawberries with a little bit of sugar into the desired texture. Some people prefer a smooth texture with all the flavor and others want some chunks, that is up to you.
how to cut and puree strawberries
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the pureed strawberries, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract with a hand mixer to get it light and fluffy.
how to make no churn strawberry ice cream base
  1. In a second large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until you get stiff peaks.
whipped cream for no churn ice cream
  1. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture, being careful not to over-work it and remove all the air you have put it already.
strawberry ice cream base using sweetened condensed milk
  1. Gently pour the strawberry ice cream mixture into a 9×5 loaf pan or other similarly sized freezer safe glass or metal container. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the ice cream, and then wrap the container in several layers of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. This protects your ice cream from developing ice crystals and freezer burn.
ice cream without an ice cream maker in a loaf pan
  1. Freeze for 8-12 hour. Allow the ice cream to sit on the counter for 10 minutes or so before serving to help it be nice and scoopable.
scooping strawberry ice cream

Serving Tip: Allow the container to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help you scoop the ice cream easier, and will help to thaw any ice crystals that might have formed.

Add-Ins & Toppings

You can use the same strawberry ice cream recipe but swap out the strawberry for blueberries or raspberries, too!

homemade strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries

Try these mix-ins:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Chopped pecans or sliced almonds
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Swirl in some strawberry jam for even more strawberry flavor
  • Optional: If you want your ice cream to have a more vibrant color, you can add in a few drops of red food coloring

Try topping this with fudge sauce!

How to Store Strawberry Ice Cream

Store any un-eaten ice cream in the container you froze it in. Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the ice cream, and then wrap the container tightly with plastic wrap, and then again in foil. All these layers will help prevent ice crystals from forming.

overhead of strawberry ice cream in a bowl

The ice cream will be good for about 2 weeks.

Fresh vs. Frozen strawberries

For the best tasting ice cream, you will want to use ripe strawberries. Strawberries are ripe when you can smell them, and they are pink (and not white) when you cut them in half.

You can still make this recipe even when strawberries aren’t in season, though! You can use frozen strawberries! Those are usually picked when they are perfectly in season, and so they will have great taste.

close up scoop of fresh strawberry ice cream

Just make sure you thaw them for about completely on the counter before pureeing. You don’t want to add any extra liquid to the ice cream – extra liquid means ice crystals!

Substitutions

Can I use evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk? No, it won’t be as sweet! Evaporated milk is regular milk that has had 60% of its liquid evaporated. Sweetened condensed milk has been sweetened and has a caramel like flavor to it. You need this to sweeten and flavor the ice cream.

step-by-step making strawberry ice cream

Can I make this strawberry ice cream healthier? Not really. You need a high fat whipping cream and the condensed milk to help form the creamy texture without the ice crystals. Using lower fat products will result in ice crystals. Just enjoy the delicious dessert!

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No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

5 from 5 votes
This homemade Strawberry Ice Cream is an easy no churn ice cream recipe. With great real strawberry flavor and a luscious, creamy texture, you won’t believe how simple this is to make!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freezing Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Roughly chop the strawberries and place them into the jar of a food processor or blender.
    strawberries in a blender
  • Add the granulated sugar to the strawberries and blitz until you have the desired consistency. You could take it totally smooth or leave some pieces of smaller sized strawberries.
    pureed strawberries in blender
  • Pour the strawberries into a large bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Use a hand mixer to whip the ingredients together, about 1 minute and 30 seconds, until well combined and aerated.
  • In a second large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream into stiff peaks, about 3 minutes. Do not over beat the whipped cream or you will end up with butter.
    strawberry ice cream base in a mixing bowl
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture, one big spoonful at a time. Be gentle to not overmix or to deflate all the air you have added to both the cream and the strawberries.
  • Pour the mixture into a freezer safe glass or metal container. A 9×5 loaf pan works perfectly here!
    ice cream in a loaf pan with parchment paper
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the ice cream mixture and gently press it down to smooth and create contact with the mixture.
  • Wrap the container completely in plastic wrap, and then again in aluminum foil.
  • Place in the freezer and freeze for 8-12 hours.
  • Allow to sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Notes

*If using frozen, make sure they are totally thawed and drained of excess water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 397 kcal, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 16 g, Cholesterol: 97 mg, Sodium: 82 mg, Potassium: 390 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 1011 IU, Vitamin C: 68 mg, Calcium: 188 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Author: Jenni Ward
Calories: 397
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh strawberry ice cream, no churn ice cream recipes, strawberry ice cream
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Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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Questions and Reviews

  1. 5 stars
    Strawberry ice cream is always a hit in my house and this sounds so creamy and delicious. I love that it is no churn too!

  2. 5 stars
    I adore the texture of this strawberry ice cream! Those little bites of strawberry tucked inside of the super creamy ice cream is such a wonderful surprise!

  3. 5 stars
    I can’t believe how easy was this ice cream to make at home! I don’t have an ice cream machine so I always just ended up buying a tub. Thanks so much for the recipe!

  4. 5 stars
    This No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream might just become my new best friend! It looks so creamy and delicious!