MAKE IT DAIRY-FREE: Use unsweetened coconut cream for heavy cream. Whisk the coconut cream until smooth, then add the remaining ingredients.

MAKE IT LITE: Use ¼ cup stevia sugar blend for granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon raw agave nectar for light corn syrup. Process on the LITE ICE CREAM program.

TIP: Make black raspberry ice cream by substituting ¾ cup fresh raspberries and ¾ cup fresh blackberries for strawberries. We recommend mixing in mini white chocolate chips or frozen strawberry slices to make this ice cream even sweeter.

CREAMi PREP TIP: Make the most of your time by prepping several CREAMi™ Pints at once! Incorporate your favorite ice cream ingredients into your weekly grocery trip, then, Creamify™ on demand whenever a craving strikes! Looking for more pints? Purchase more at www.ninjacreami.com.

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream 

Sometimes, nothing will satisfy an ice cream craving other than homemade strawberry ice cream. This delectable frozen treat falls into a category all by itself. It’s refreshing, includes healthy fruit, and nothing compares to its taste. But to make it right, you need the perfect strawberry ice cream recipe. The good news? You’ve just found it.

What Goes With Strawberry Ice Cream?

You can think outside of the box when serving strawberry ice cream. Instead of dishing it up in a bowl or cone, get creative and make these delicious treats.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Strawberry ice cream sandwiches are a delish treat and even more fun to make on your own. Start by selecting the outer shell, you can opt for a graham cookie or a chocolate shell. From there, it’s super easy to layer the strawberry ice cream and create an exciting dessert. 

Ice Cream Cake

Ice cream cake is a favorite for birthday parties and other themed get-togethers. And because those parties tend to be celebratory, a little color goes a long way. Make your dessert shine by using strawberry ice cream for that pop of color that makes sweet treats so much fun!

Waffles

Waffles and ice cream? Why yes! The combination of carbs and ice cream has always been a favorite — hence the ice cream cone. But you can take the trend one step further by placing a berry-laden scoop of strawberry ice cream on top of a waffle. You’ll never associate waffles with breakfast again!

Banana Split

Everyone knows that great banana splits are made of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, but if you want to make yours over the top, use homemade strawberry ice cream. After all, which would you rather eat: strawberry ice cream made with artificial flavors or one made in your own kitchen with fresh strawberries for flavoring?

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Variations

To make the best homemade strawberry ice cream, use these tips.

Dairy-Free

Use unsweetened coconut cream for heavy cream. Whisk the coconut cream until smooth, then add the remaining ingredients.

LITE

Use 1/4 cup stevia sugar blend for granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon raw agave nectar for light corn syrup. Process the mixture on the LITE ICE CREAM program.

Substitute different berries 

Make black raspberry ice cream by substituting 3/4 cup fresh raspberries and 3/4 cup fresh blackberries for strawberries.

Add-ins

Mix in mini white chocolate chips or frozen strawberry slices to make this ice cream even sweeter.

Make More!

Make the most of your time by prepping several CREAMi™ pints at once. Incorporate your favorite ice cream ingredients into your weekly grocery trip, then, Creamify™ on demand whenever a craving strikes! Looking for more pints? Purchase more at www.ninjacreami.com.

FAQs:

Q: How long does it take to make strawberry ice cream? 

A:  It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to prepare and churn the ice cream. From there, you’ll need to pop in the freezer and give it s couple of minutes to freeze. 

Q: When are strawberries in season? 

A: Early summer is the best time to pick fresh strawberries, specifically in the months of May and June. 

Q: How long does homemade ice cream last?

A: Homemade ice cream is best eaten within 2 weeks of preparing it – so long as its properly stored in the freezer. Ice cream may still be good to eat a couple of weeks after that time frame, but the texture and quality may not be as fresh. 

Q: Do you need an ice cream maker to make strawberry ice cream?

A: You don’t need an ice cream maker per se to make strawberry ice cream, but you’ll definitely want to use the right tools to fast-track the process. We recommend the Ninja Creami for making artisanal style home made ice cream. 

Q: Can you make ice cream with a blender?

A: Yes! It’s absolutely possible to make homemade strawberry ice cream with a blender. However, not all blenders are fit for the job. We recommend browsing through NInja’s Blender selection for well-suited picks!

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries when making ice cream?

A: It’s perfectly possible to substitute frozen strawberries when making homemade ice cream. However, when it comes to taste, few things beat fresh fruit that’s in-season. 

Q: Can I use strawberry flavoring when making strawberry ice cream?

A: You can absolutely use strawberry flavoring when making strawberry ice cream. However, nothing beats real fruit when it comes to sweetness and taste. 

Q: Is strawberry ice cream hard to make? 

A: Not necessarily! Making strawberry ice cream may take you some extra time when you’re just starting out. However, with the right tools and recipe, you’ll find the process to be quite straightforward!

Strawberry Ice Cream Tips

If you’re ready to make this delicious cold treat, follow these quick tips to ensure the best results. 

• • Taste test your strawberries – when berries are in season they tend to be sweeter, making the ice cream tastier. If your strawberries are more on the tart side, you might want to add a touch more sugar to taste. 
  • Try the French Method – This fancy sounding term is the traditional way of measuring all of your ingredients before you start working with your recipe. In French, it’s referred to as mise en place.
• Sanitze your Ninja CREAMi  – While we would all like to make ( and eat! ) ice cream everyday, that’s likely not the case in most households. When preparing for your strawberry ice cream, give your Ninja CREAMi a quick wipedown with wam water and soap ensuring there is no dust or residue. Here’s a quick video on cleaning your ice cream maker. 

Directions for Strawberry Ice Cream

You can make strawberry ice cream in a blender, but why would you want to when using the Ninja CREAMi™ is so easy? Want to learn how to make strawberry ice cream the easy way? Just follow the step-by-step process outlined below.