Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

This creamy, homemade gluten-free strawberry ice cream, bursting with fresh berry flavor and a delightful smooth texture. It's a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.

Prep: 20 min Total: 410 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 6h 50m (20 min prep). It uses 6 ingredients — including fresh strawberries, heavy cream, whole milk — and walks through 4 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe: When preparing this desserts recipe, while this recipe is inherently free from gluten-containing ingredients, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as vanilla extract, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh fruits and dairy for its delicious flavor and texture. Always ensure your vanilla extract is gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
0.75 cup granulated sugar Shop
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries with 0.25 cup of the granulated sugar and the fresh lemon juice. Gently toss to coat the strawberries and let them macerate for about 15-20 minutes, allowing their juices to release and create a vibrant syrup.
2 While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the ice cream base. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, and the pure vanilla extract until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is well combined. The mixture should be smooth and slightly thickened.
3 Once the strawberries have macerated, carefully pour the strawberry mixture, including the released juices, into your ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for about 20-30 minutes, until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency. It should be thick and starting to freeze.
4 Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming, then cover the container tightly. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm enough to scoop. This chilling period allows the flavors to meld and the ice cream to fully harden.

Nutrition (per serving)

452

Calories

Protein

39g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Fiber

123mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Mash some of the macerated strawberries, or blend half, so the ice cream has fruit flavor throughout and fewer icy chunks.
Chill the cream base and the strawberries well before churning. A cold mix churns faster and smoother.
Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for a full day so it stays cold through the whole churn.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe?

Check fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, heavy cream, whole milk before they go into Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe. While this recipe is inherently free from gluten-containing ingredients, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as vanilla extract, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe be stored?

Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for a full day so it stays cold through the whole churn.

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