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    Jul 6, 2021 Β· Modified: Jul 6, 2021 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 20 Comments

    Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

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    Take advantage of your bounty of summer produce with this Strawberry Mint Ice Cream. The custard-based ice cream is packed with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, fresh mint, eggs, cream, and whole milk.

    Pink strawberry mint ice cream in a bowl with mint leaf on top and strawberries all around with recipe title at top

    I first made this strawberry mint ice cream 10 years ago. But instead of just sharing the ice cream recipe with you, I turned it into a milkshake.

    Which is lovely and wonderful and you should totally turn this ice cream into a milkshake if you want (I'll tell you how!), but something tells me that most people searching for milkshakes, are not looking for someone to tell them to make the ice cream from scratch first.

    The thing is, making homemade ice cream is really, really easy. But it takes time. Mainly because you have to let it chill twice. For hours. So, if you start making ice cream right now, chances are, you won't be able to eat it for 8-10 hours.

    But this strawberry mint ice cream is totally worth the wait. And once it's done, you'll likely want to just grab a spoon and dive right in. But if you want to turn it into a milkshake, you can totally do that, too.

    Equipment Needed

    This ice cream does require churning, so you'll need an ice cream maker. Making homemade ice cream is SO easy with an ice cream maker and I highly recommend buying one because I think you'll end up using it all the time.

    I personally own and recommend the KitchenAid ice cream bowl attachment if you have a KitchenAid mixer. It's fairly compact and easy to use.

    The only downside is that you do need to chill the bowl for at least 14 hours before using (if you have the space, I recommend just keeping it in your freezer at all times).

    If you don't have a KitchenAid mixer or want a standalone machine, the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is also very highly recommended.

    Once you finish your ice cream, you'll need somewhere to keep it and while, of course, you can store it in any container, I absolutely love these ice cream containers.

    They hold 1 quart of ice cream, which is exactly how much this recipe makes!

    How to Make Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

    This ice cream has two different components to it:

    • The custard base, which is made up of heavy cream, whole milk, salt, sugar, and eggs
    • The strawberry mint mixture, which is made up of fresh strawberries, fresh mint, sugar, and lemon juice.

    You'll make each separately, chill, stir together, process in an ice cream maker, and then chill again.

    To start, combine cream, milk, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly, until the mixture just reaches the point of simmer.

    Milk and cream simmering in saucepan

    While the milk is heating, lightly whisk eggs and ½ cup sugar in a separate medium bowl.

    Once milk is at point of simmer, slowly pour about half of it into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking all the time.

    Warm milk/cream mixture poured into bowl with eggs to temper eggs

    Then pour the egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk.

    Cook over medium-low heat, until the mixture slightly thickens (and coats back of spoon), stirring the whole time (it should be about 170 degrees if you're using a thermometer). Remove from heat.

    Ice cream custard base cooking in saucepan

    Pour mixture through a strainer into a large heat-proof bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, making sure plastic wrap is touching the top of the cream mixture, and move to fridge for at least 4 hours.

    Custard mixture for ice cream in bowl

    In a separate bowl, mix together strawberries, chopped mint, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice.

    Hulled strawberries with mint, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl

    Mash mixture together. I recommend using a potato masher, muddler, or large wooden spoon.

    Place in fridge to chill at least an hour.

    Strawberries and mint mashed together with sugar and lemon juice in bowl

    When you're ready to make ice cream, mix together strawberry puree and cream mixture.

    Strawberry mint ice cream custard mixture in bowl waiting to be frozen

    Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. I let mine process in machine for about 20 minutes.

    Transfer finished ice cream into quart-sized container.

    It will still be a little soft, so be sure to put it back in the freezer for another 4+ hours so it can harden a bit more.

    Strawberry mint ice cream still a little soft in quart-size container

    After it's finished hardening, scoop into bowls, garnish with more mint, and dig in!

    omg if you're looking for the taste of summer in a bowl, this strawberry mint ice cream is it.

    Because of the simple ingredients, the fresh strawberries truly shine in this frozen treat and the mint adds a nice little touch. It's not too strong or overpowering, but it's definitely there.

    Head-on view of a bowl of strawberry mint ice cream with second bowl and spoon in background and strawberries and mint all around

    This is the kind of ice cream you'll want to enjoy all summer long. Make it for a party or just enjoy it as dessert on a warm summer evening.

    How to Turn Ice Cream Into a Milkshake

    I think this ice cream is awesome as-is, but I also have to admit it makes a pretty delicious milkshake, too.

    All you have to do is blend it with milk. But, of course, I think it's better if you add a little freshly made strawberry syrup. This strawberry simple syrup recipe works perfectly (plus, you can use any leftover to mix into drinks!).

    Just put 2 cups strawberry ice cream, Β½ cup milk and ΒΌ cup strawberry syrup in a blender and blend away.

    Pour into a glass or two and enjoy!

    Head-on view of a strawberry mint milkshake

    However you choose to enjoy this strawberry mint ice cream, you're going to love it!

    And since it's so easy to make, something tells me you're going to make it every time you get a carton of strawberries.

    Pink strawberry mint ice cream in a bowl with mint leaf on top and strawberries all around

    More Desserts Using Fresh Strawberries

    If you're looking for more ways to enjoy fresh summer berries, I have plenty of sweet and savory strawberry recipes! Here are some of my favorites:

    • Strawberry Simple Syrup (it's delicious in milkshakes with this ice cream, drinks, and more! I also drizzled a little over the ice cream instead of making a milkshake)
    • Fresh Strawberry Milk
    • White Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream
    • Strawberry Souffle
    • Strawberry Granita
    • Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
    • Strawberry Gazpacho
    • Flank Steak Tacos with Strawberry Mint Salsa
    • Steak and Strawberry Salad
    • Strawberry Shortcake Macaron Cake (from Posh Little Designs)
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie Bowl (from Wholly Tasteful)
    Landscape head-on view of two bowls of strawberry mint ice cream with quart container in background and whole strawberries and mint all around

    So, do you think you'll be eating this strawberry mint ice cream in a bowl, in a cone, or in milkshake form?

    Maybe you should make two batches and eat it every possible way you can!

    Have you ever made homemade ice cream?

    Head-on closeup view of strawberry mint ice cream in a bowl with a rose gold spoon on the side

    Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

    Take advantage of your bounty of summer produce with this Strawberry Mint Ice Cream. The custard-based ice cream is packed with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, fresh mint, eggs, cream, and whole milk.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Homemade Ice Cream, Strawberry Desserts, Strawberry Ice Cream
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Makes: 1 quart
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ΒΎ cup whole milk
    • β…› tsp salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • ΒΎ cup granulated sugar, divided
    • 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled
    • 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
    • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Combine cream, milk, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly, until the mixture just reaches the point of simmer.
    • While the milk is heating, lightly whisk eggs and Β½ cup sugar in a separate medium bowl. Once milk is at point of simmer, slowly pour about half of it into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking all the time. Then pour the egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk.
    • Cook over medium-low heat, until the mixture slightly thickens (and coats back of spoon), stirring the whole time (it should be about 170 degrees if you're using a thermometer). Remove from heat.
    • Pour mixture through a strainer into a large heat-proof bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, making sure plastic wrap is touching the top of the cream mixture, and move to fridge for at least 4 hours.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together strawberries, chopped mint, ΒΌ cup sugar, and lemon juice.
    • Mash mixture together. I recommend using a potato masher, muddler, or large wooden spoon. Place in fridge to chill at least an hour.
    • When you're ready to make ice cream, mix together strawberry puree and cream mixture.
    • Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
    • Transfer finished ice cream into quart-sized container and place in freezer for another 4+ hours to let it harden.

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    Comments

    1. 5 Star Foodie says

      August 03, 2011 at 10:22 pm

      Wonderful that you made everything from scratch. I like the combination of strawberries and mint.

    2. Digital Printing says

      August 04, 2011 at 2:00 am

      This is great on a hot summer day. I tried this after school and it was rich,creamy and my four kids loved it. Six strawberries are already enough to make one serving.

    3. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

      August 04, 2011 at 6:32 am

      This looks fantastic and I can always go for a smoothie!

    4. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

      August 04, 2011 at 6:33 am

      Haha I meant milkshake, my brain is only semi-functioning:-)

    5. Joanne says

      August 04, 2011 at 7:24 am

      I love that you made your own ice cream to make the milkshake with. That is totally a rock star foodie thing to do. Plus, strawberry mint - AMAZING.

    6. Michelle says

      August 04, 2011 at 8:01 am

      Kudos to making a milkshake from scratch!

    7. Kelly says

      August 04, 2011 at 8:40 am

      What a fabulous milkshake, this looks amazing!! Love your blog! xoxo

    8. Jenn's Food Journey says

      August 04, 2011 at 8:49 am

      LOVE this!! And yes, I can totally see where making it entirely from scratch makes it that much better... πŸ™‚

    9. Mal @ The Chic Geek says

      August 04, 2011 at 9:45 am

      I love that everything is homemade, a truly top notch milkshake

    10. Corey @ Learning Patience says

      August 04, 2011 at 9:52 am

      Looks like a perfect drink for a hot summer day - I heart strawberries! xoxo from Trinidad

    11. nicole says

      August 04, 2011 at 10:14 am

      i've made strawberry mint ice cream before. Now i'm regretting not making a shake!

    12. lena says

      August 04, 2011 at 10:15 am

      sue, looks fabulous! another home made ice cream! i've also tried making ice cream from scratch but with no ice cream maker, i've been considering getting on, just sourcing around at the moment.

    13. Chris says

      August 04, 2011 at 10:28 am

      This was fantastic. The mint wasn't over powering either. Perfect balance. Also those straws you found look great. Great job Sues!

    14. Shannon says

      August 04, 2011 at 11:52 am

      looks heavenly! and i bet it'd be good with basil too πŸ™‚

    15. Katie says

      August 04, 2011 at 12:52 pm

      sounds soo yummy! i haven't had a milkshake for quite a while, but think is making me want one now!!

    16. christa says

      August 04, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      Just found your blog! you have some amazing recipes! This one in particular looks so scrumptious!! can't wait to browse around and bookmark πŸ™‚
      -mini baker

    17. Sharon says

      August 04, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      Sues, this post has to be one of your finest...from the detailed process (in words) in making this luscious drink, to the unbelievable capture of it all with the most professional looking photography ever. I am salivating just reading through once! So well done, Sues...Exquisite work!!

    18. Daisy says

      August 05, 2011 at 9:44 am

      you have no idea how badly i am craving this now!! this might be one of the best things you've ever made

    19. beth says

      August 05, 2011 at 9:57 am

      When can I come over and have one? Love that you want to marry it πŸ™‚

    20. Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies says

      August 07, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      Strawberry and mint is such a lovely combination. Great idea for a milkshake.

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