{"id":21148,"date":"2014-08-08T00:30:03","date_gmt":"2014-08-08T04:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=21148"},"modified":"2014-08-07T16:37:12","modified_gmt":"2014-08-07T20:37:12","slug":"homemade-strawberry-ice-cream-ice-cream-machine-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2014\/08\/08\/homemade-strawberry-ice-cream-ice-cream-machine-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Machine Needed!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_homemade_strawberry_ice_cream.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21149 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_homemade_strawberry_ice_cream.jpg\" alt=\"rsz_homemade_strawberry_ice_cream\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_homemade_strawberry_ice_cream.jpg 816w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_homemade_strawberry_ice_cream-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A few months ago, my daughter made vanilla ice cream in her kindergarten class. \u00a0She raved about how fun it was to make it, and how the finished product was delicious. \u00a0Well, I took her story with a grain of salt (unintentional pun!) because 6 year-olds aren&#8217;t really known for their discriminating pallets. \u00a0But I researched online, found a recipe, and decided to give it a whirl. \u00a0And you know what? \u00a0If anything, she undersold it! \u00a0This stuff is fantastic! \u00a0Here&#8217;s my recipe for <strong>Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t have an ice cream machine. \u00a0It sounds like kind of a waste of space, because it&#8217;s not something I&#8217;d use too often. \u00a0The only equipment this recipe needs is two Ziploc bags! \u00a0The technique is easy and is perfect for kids to make. \u00a0All the recipes online were the same, so I used one (of several) you can find with a Google search. \u00a0But what&#8217;s even better than vanilla ice cream? \u00a0Strawberry ice cream! \u00a0Instead of just sprinkling chopped fruit on top, I made a strawberry puree that, when mixed into the vanilla ice cream, makes a strawberry ice cream as good (or better!) than anything you can get at the grocery store. \u00a0Also, the serving size is just right. \u00a0It&#8217;s big enough that you can satisfy two kids with this recipe, and get a taste or two for yourself. \u00a0But it&#8217;s small enough that you won&#8217;t beat yourself up if you eat the whole thing yourself!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21150\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_becky_ice_cream_shaker.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21150\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21150\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_becky_ice_cream_shaker-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Becky puts in some sweat equity\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_becky_ice_cream_shaker-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_becky_ice_cream_shaker.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Becky puts in some sweat equity<\/p><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Machine Needed!)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>For the Strawberry Puree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pint strawberries<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon honey<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Ice Cream:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup half-and-half (or use 1\/2 cup whipping cream and 1\/2 cup whole milk)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vanilla<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup rock salt or kosher salt (whatever you can find that has big grains of salt, the bigger the better)<\/li>\n<li>ice<\/li>\n<li>sandwich-sized Ziploc bag<\/li>\n<li>gallon-sized Ziploc bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First make the strawberry puree: \u00a0Wash, hull, and quarter the strawberries. \u00a0Over medium-low heat, mix together the strawberries, honey, and water. \u00a0Mash with a wooden spoon or potato masher, but leave some chunks. \u00a0Cook on low for about 20 minutes until reduced and thickened a little. \u00a0Don&#8217;t let it burn! \u00a0Take off the heat. \u00a0(You can do this the day before, if you want. \u00a0Just pop it in the fridge when you&#8217;re done letting it cool.)<\/li>\n<li>For the ice cream: \u00a0In a bowl, stir together the half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. \u00a0Pour the mixture into the small Ziploc bag and make double sure it&#8217;s sealed well.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the large Ziploc bag halfway with ice and the salt. \u00a0Add the small bag to the ice, then cover with a little more ice.<\/li>\n<li>Shake!<\/li>\n<li>Shake!<\/li>\n<li>Shake! \u00a0(My bag got really cold, really fast, so I had to wrap it in a towel so it didn&#8217;t hurt my hands.) \u00a0Shake for about ten minutes. \u00a0You can squeeze the ice cream bag and tell when it&#8217;s frozen.<\/li>\n<li>Serve the vanilla ice cream with the strawberry puree. \u00a0Voila!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_21151\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_lauren_ice_cream_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21151\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21151\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_lauren_ice_cream_-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet success!\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_lauren_ice_cream_-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/rsz_lauren_ice_cream_.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet success!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore, experiment, enjoy!<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Dana<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To view even more of Dana\u2019s unique recipe, you can visit her at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #336699;\" 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