Easy No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

This creamy, dreamy no-churn strawberry ice cream is bursting with real berry flavor and comes together with just four ingredients-no ice cream maker required.

This creamy, no-churn strawberry ice cream is the ultimate summer shortcut. It's sweet, refreshing, and easy enough to whip up anytime the craving strikes. No eggs, no stovetop, no custard - just real strawberries, sweetened condensed milk, and a swirl of vanilla folded into whipped cream.

If you're looking for an easy frozen treat to keep on hand all season long, this one's a keeper. It's perfect for backyard BBQs, last-minute dessert cravings, or when you buy too many strawberries at the farmer's market (guilty).

And if you love strawberry desserts, don't miss my Boozy Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Pie too- it's got the same sweet-tart charm with a grown-up twist.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

Strawberries (2 cups) - Fresh is best, but thawed frozen berries work too. Mash or puree to your ideal texture.

Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)- This is your sweetener and your base. No need to add sugar separately.

Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) - Adds warmth and rounds out the flavor. Optional, but recommended.

Heavy Whipping Cream (2 cups) - When whipped and folded in, it gives the ice cream its body and creaminess. Don't sub in half-and-half or milk-it won't hold up.

? How to Make No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

1. Mash the strawberries
   Use a fork or potato masher to crush the strawberries to your desired consistency. For a smoother texture, pulse them briefly in a food processor.
2. Mix the base
   In a large bowl, stir together the mashed strawberries, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Whip the cream
   In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form-light and fluffy.
4. Combine
   Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture. Use a spatula and work slowly to keep the mixture airy.
5. Freeze
   Pour the mixture into a chilled loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Optional: Add-ins
   If adding chocolate chips or other extras, sprinkle them in about 2½ hours into the freeze.
7. Set & serve
   Cover and freeze for at least 5 hours, or overnight. Let sit at room temp for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

Fun Variations

• Chocolate Chip Strawberry - Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
• Strawberry Cheesecake - Swirl in crushed graham crackers and a few dollops of cream cheese before freezing.
• Berry Blend - Mix in raspberries or blueberries for a mixed fruit vibe.
• Boozy Berry - Stir in a tablespoon of Chambord or strawberry liqueur for a grown-up treat.

More Sweet Treats

If you're an ice cream fiend like me, be sure to check out all my other homemade ice cream recipes, or just skip on over to my current favorite Cherry Garcia!

If you haven't been able to tell, we love ice cream. We've got a fab Cherry Garcia Ice Cream recipe, Salted Carmel ice cream, Peanut Butter Ice Cream pie cream and Mom's 1000 Calorie Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Shake.

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