Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream

Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (about 300 g)
1 cup cold whipping cream (about 240 ml)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk (about 300 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar (optional, depending on the sweetness of the strawberries)
Directions:
Prepare the strawberries:

If using fresh strawberries, wash them, remove the stems, and chop them into small pieces.
Purple the strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. If you prefer a chunky texture, leave some pieces intact.
Whip the cream:

In a chilled bowl, whip the whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the condensed milk and vanilla:

Gently fold the condensed milk into the whipped cream using a circular motion to avoid breaking up the air.
Add the strawberry puree and vanilla extract. If using sugar, add it at this stage and mix well.
Freezing:

Pour the mixture into an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and place in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
Serving:

Remove the ice cream from the freezer a few minutes before serving to make it easier to handle.
Serve in cups or cones and enjoy your homemade strawberry and vanilla ice cream.
Tips:
You can add pieces of fresh or candied fruit for more texture.
For an even richer taste, you can add a little extra vanilla whipped cream.
Enjoy!