Strawberry Ice Cream

I prefer making ice cream bases with custard. It gives the ice cream a richer texture and added creaminess. But the ice cream at the same time ends up being dense and very heavy. With chocolate though custard base of the ice cream works wonderfully. The same I do not feel about the ice creams where I have to add fruits. Be it frozen or fresh fruit based ice creams turn out much better with an eggless base. In my blog there is another recipe of a custard based strawberry ice cream. Now I am adding this eggless version of the ice cream too, because it is much lighter and has a better strawberry taste. 

Sadly this is not a no churn ice cream recipe. Since I have acquired myself an ice cream machine I much prefer making ice cream in it, rather than just whipping the cream and freezing it. 

For making this strawberry ice cream I have use 35% french heavy cream and good quantity of strawberry. I prefer using frozen strawberries as they are cheap and available throughout the year. A good quality vanilla extract is mandatory for getting that unique strawberry ice cream flavour. And serve it always with fresh strawberries on side which cuts through the sweetness of the ice cream and makes it a very pleasant experience.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups of heavy cream 35% fat content
2. 2 cups of strawberry - fresh or frozen
3. 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk
4. 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. If using frozen strawberry let them thaw and then mash them using a masher to a coarse pulp. If using fresh strawberries chop them into small pieces.
2. Prepare your ice cream machine according to its instruction manual.
3. Chill the heavy cream and condensed milk in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
4. Start the ice cream machine and pour the heavy cream and condensed milk. 
5. Wait until they start firming up and then add the strawberry pulp.
6. Continue until they reach the soft serve consistency.
7. Then pour the ice cream base to a box and cover with a cling film before covering it with a lid.
8. Chill inside the freezer for at least 6 hours.
9. Serve with some more strawberries on side and some crushed pistachios on top.