Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream from food blogger and dessert lover Michelle Verkade.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix strawberries, honey, sugar, and lemon juice. Allow to sit 15-20 minutes.

2. Mash the mixture with a fork until there are no longer any large strawberry pieces (if you prefer a smooth ice cream, use a blender or food processor instead).

3. To the strawberries, mix heavy cream, half and half, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.

4. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker, allowing for 15-20 minutes to churn. You can eat the ice cream soft-serve, or freeze it in an airtight container for 3-4 hours to thicken it up. For best results, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

5. Enjoy!