No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor – no machine needed!

This No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream delivers all the creamy satisfaction of traditional ice cream without the need for any special equipment. With just five simple ingredients, you’ll get a luxuriously smooth, scoopable dessert that looks like it came straight from a gourmet shop. The sweetness of ripe strawberries, the richness of whipped cream, and the silkiness of sweetened condensed milk combine to create pure summer perfection in every spoonful.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

• Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries.

• Toss with lemon juice and let sit for 10–15 minutes to release their natural juices.

Step 2: Create the Base

• In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Whip the Cream

• Using a hand or stand mixer, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks (3–4 minutes).

• Be careful not to over-whip or it will turn grainy.

Step 4: Fold Together

• Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it.

• Then fold in the remaining whipped cream and the prepared strawberries (with juices).

Step 5: Freeze

• Pour the mixture into a 9×5-inch loaf pan or similar container.

• Cover tightly with plastic wrap (press directly onto the surface).

• Freeze for 6 hours or overnight until firm.

Helpful Tips

• Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries for the best flavor.

• Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for the smoothest texture.

• If your strawberries aren’t very sweet, toss them with a spoonful of sugar.

• For stronger strawberry flavor, puree half the berries and leave the rest chopped.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Freeze Time: 6 hours minimum

• Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

• Servings: 8–10 scoops (1.5 quarts)

• Difficulty: Easy

❄️ Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.
Keeps for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature before scooping for the perfect creamy texture.

Optional Mix-Ins

• Mini chocolate chips

• Crushed cookies

• Chopped nuts

• Swirls of strawberry jam or white chocolate

Conclusion

You don’t need an ice cream maker to create a truly luxurious homemade dessert.
This No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream is proof that simplicity can be stunning — creamy, fruity, and irresistibly refreshing. It’s a recipe you’ll return to every summer (and probably long after).