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Delicious chocolate covered strawberry ice cream in a bowl

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream

A simple homemade frozen dessert made with real strawberries and a delightful chocolate swirl, perfect for warm-weather treats and parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy Base
  • 2 cups Heavy cream Adds richness and smooth mouthfeel.
  • 1 cup Whole milk Lightens the base for proper churning.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the base and reduces ice crystals.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
Fruit Ingredients
  • 1 pint Fresh strawberries Provide the fruit flavor and color.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Brightens the strawberry flavor.
Chocolate Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate syrup Creates chocolate ribbons in the ice cream.
Additional Ingredients
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Corn syrup (optional) Keeps the texture soft.
  • 2 large Egg yolks (optional) Creates a custard base.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves. Chill the mixture briefly.
  2. Blend washed strawberries with lemon juice until smooth, then stir into the chilled dairy base.
Churning
  1. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
  2. In the final minutes of churning, slowly stream chocolate syrup into the churn to create ribbons.
Freezing
  1. Transfer the soft ice cream to a freezer-safe container, press parchment on the surface, and freeze for at least four hours.
  2. Scoop into bowls and top with fresh sliced berries if desired.

Notes

Chill the base before churning to shorten churn time. Store in an airtight container for best texture. Let the container sit five minutes at room temperature before scooping.