3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream (Without Ice Cream Maker)
This homemade strawberry ice cream is so creamy and delicious. This recipe requires only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of work. No ice cream machine needed and no special equipment needed.
Making this no-churn strawberry ice cream is easier than you might think—just like my 3-ingredient pistachio ice cream, which is also made without an ice cream maker. With only 3 simple ingredients, you can whip up a creamy and delicious treat right at home—no machine needed!
How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream
Watch the full video recipe to learn how to make this quick Strawberry Ice Cream recipe without ice cream machine. This step-by-step tutorial simplifies the process, offering tips and tricks to guarantee perfect results every time.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
- Popular Video: This easy homemade Strawberry Ice Cream recipe has over 1.2 million views, and 19k likes on YouTube! Check also my YouTube channel for more recipe videos.
- 3 ingredients – All you need is fresh strawberries, whipping cream, and condensed milk to make this recipe.
- Kid-friendly – Strawberry Ice cream is one of the best crowd pleasers, for kids and adults alike.
- Everyone can do it – You only need a bowl and electric whisks to whip up this easy strawberry ice cream recipe in 5 minutes.
- Summer must-have – You’ll be glad to have this this Ice cream in the freezer all summer. Perfect on its own but also delicious with waffles, fruit salad, brownies, and more.
- No machine needed – You won’t need an Ice cream maker to make this no churn Ice cream and it will be just as delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you’ll need to make this strawberry ice cream:
- Strawberries: The star of the recipe! Make sure to buy them when in season for the best and more flavorful result.
- Cream: Heavy whipping cream will give the ice cream a fluffy and creamy texture.
- Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk will add the necessary sweetness and creaminess for a perfect result.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Frozen Strawberries: You can use frozen strawberries in place of fresh ones if they’re not in season.
- Mixed Berries: Add also raspberries, currants, and blueberries for a mixed berry ice cream.
- Sugar-free: You can use sugar-free condensed milk but the consistency of the ice cream may change.
- Chocolatey: Add chocolate chips or a chocolate syrup swirl before the ice cream solidifies for a twist.
- Zesty: Add lemon zest or a swirl of lemon curd for a citrus version.
- Toppings: Add some fun and crunchy toppings before freezing, like pistachios, or white chocolate chips.
Tips and Tricks
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks – for the airiest and creamiest texture.
- Fold in slowly – Add the condensed milk and strawberry puree slowly to avoid flattening the bubbles.
- Wait 10 minutes – Let the ice cream ten minutes out of the freezer before serving to soften slightly for the perfect scooping texture.
- Wet the scooper – Wet the ice cream scooper with warm water for a perfect scoop.
- Use ripe strawberries – Buy strawberries at the peak of the season for the best flavor.
- Extra strawberry flavor – Add a swirl of strawberry jam or strawberry syrup, for extra flavor.
- Choose the right container – Freeze the ice cream is an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn.
Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream
If you’re serving homemade ice cream at a gathering or party, you can use these ideas for a fun a pretty presentation:
- In waffle cones or waffle cups, either homemade or store-bought
- In chocolate cups
- Between two large cookies to make an ice cream sandwich
- On top of waffles or brownies
- With fresh fruit or crunchy toppings
What to Do With Leftover Strawberries
You can use fresh strawberries for many delicious recipes. These are our favorites:
How to Store
Transfer the ice cream with condensed milk and heavy cream into a clean, airtight container. Choose a container that is freezer-safe and has a tight-fitting lid to help prevent ice crystals from forming.
Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. However, it’s recommended to consume it within the first month to enjoy the freshest flavor and texture.
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe (Only 3-Ingredients)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) Heavy cream cold
- 1 can (400 g) Sweetened condensed milk 14oz
- 12 oz (340 g) Strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon Pink gel food coloring optional
- 4-5 Chopped strawberry optional
Instructions
- Place strawberries in a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth.Place cold heavy cream in a large bowl, whip to stiff peaks.
- Add, sweetened condensed milk, strawberry puree, food coloring and beat on low speed until incorporated.
- Chop 4-5 strawberries add to ice cream batter, fold until combined. this stage is optional.
- Transfer into a container/dish, freeze for least 6 hours.
Video
Notes
- Watch the Video Recipe – For a better understanding of the recipe, I recommend watching the step-by-step video tutorial. It will guide you through the whipping and texture of the ice cream to help you achieve the best results.
- Check the FAQs – If you have any questions about ingredient substitutions, cooking methods, or storage tips, be sure to check the FAQs section located under the recipe card and the post above.
- Make-Ahead & Storage Tips – Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Fill the container to the brim to avoid freezer burns, or cover with plastic wrap before freezing
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks – for the airiest and creamiest texture.
- Fold in slowly – Add the condensed milk and strawberry puree slowly to avoid flattening the bubbles.
- Wait 10 minutes – Let the ice cream ten minutes out of the freezer before serving to soften slightly for the perfect scooping texture.
- Wet the scooper – Wet the ice cream scooper with warm water for a perfect scoop.
- Use ripe strawberries – Buy strawberries at the peak of the season for the best flavor.
- Extra strawberry flavor – Add a swirl of strawberry jam or strawberry syrup, for extra flavor.
- Choose the right container – Freeze the ice cream is an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn.
Nutrition
Common Questions
Strawberries have a high water content, which crystallize during freezing. This is perfectly normal, and keeping the ice cream 10 minutes out of the freezer will bring it to a nice creamy texture.
Fresh strawberries have the best flavor and consistency, but you can also use frozen ones. Blend them into a slushie without thawing before adding them to the cream.
Sure, you can add all the fruits you like, just be sure the final weight is the same, to get the right texture.
No! Thanks to the condensed milk and whipped cream, all you need is an electric whisk and a bowl to make this ice cream.
I made this for ice cream sandwiches and added some powdered freeze dried strawberries to bump up the berry flavor. Came out amazing. Definitely keeping this recipe.
I have made strawberry ice cream today please can you tell me if it’s hard or soft once frozen thankyou
I made the strawberry ice cream and it is delicious I’ve told all of my friends and family about the recipe so they can also enjoy I only had red food coloring it stii came out pink which worked out well I’ll never use an ice cream machine again.Thank you for the recipe.
Can you kindly share what brand of heavy cream you used and at what temperature the freezer needs to be at? Can we just put it inside our home freezer?
Thanks!
Cindy
UGH! you are making me hungry
Can whipping cream or normal cream be used successfully for this recipe? I can’t get heavy cream anywhere.
you need a cream with at least 35% fat content
I am going to try this recipe again, I tried before before came out with icicles. I have made lots of flavors using this/your method very good results, not sure why the strawberry never seems to work. i always use fresh strawberries. My popular and favorite flavors for my family are rum and raisins, mango, guava and Guinness stout. I am Jamaican so i tend to do fruit flavors of the island