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Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

4.7 from 96 reviews

This Easy Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is a no-churn, creamy dessert combining fresh mashed strawberries, rich mascarpone, and sweet condensed milk. Perfect for a quick and delicious treat, it requires minimal ingredients and preparation, making it ideal for families and beginner cooks. The natural sweetness of ripe strawberries shines through, and the ice cream can be customized with cones and sprinkles for a fun serving experience.

Ingredients

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Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 x 400g punnet strawberries
  • 1 x 250g tub mascarpone

Pantry Ingredients

  • ½ x 397g can condensed milk

Optional for Serving

  • Ice cream cones
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Remove the green hulls from the strawberries. If the strawberries are firm, cut them into halves or quarters using a table knife. Place them in a flat-bottomed dish to make mashing easier.
  2. Mash the Strawberries: Using a potato masher, squash the strawberries as thoroughly as possible to release their juices and soften their texture. Transfer the mashed strawberries into a bowl.
  3. Combine with Mascarpone: Add the tub of mascarpone cheese to the mashed strawberries. Mash and fold the mascarpone into the strawberries, allowing some lumps to remain for texture and creaminess.
  4. Add Condensed Milk: Pour in half a can (approximately 198g) of condensed milk. Stir the mixture well until the ingredients are combined, even if the mixture appears streaky.
  5. Freeze the Mixture: Spoon the combined mixture into a metal or plastic container suitable for freezing. Seal it and place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight to firm up.
  6. Serve: Once frozen, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones. Decorate with sprinkles or your favorite toppings to enjoy a refreshing homemade strawberry ice cream treat.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for easier mashing and sweeter flavor.
  • If unable to cut strawberries safely, roughly chop with supervision or use alternatives such as raspberries, ripe bananas, peeled peaches, or nectarines.
  • The ice cream mixture may remain slightly streaky or lumpy—this adds to the rustic, homemade texture.
  • For best results, freeze the mixture overnight to attain a firm ice cream consistency.
  • Serve with cones and sprinkles or fresh fruit for an appealing presentation.

Keywords: strawberry ice cream, no churn ice cream, mascarpone ice cream, easy dessert, homemade ice cream, kids dessert