I’m back with yet another new ice cream recipe that I’ve been dreaming about for months: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream.
As the weather gets warmer, the in season produce just gets better, which means a bunch of new inspiration for ice cream flavors. We are entering the beginning of strawberry season now, so I was excited to make this Strawberry Basil Ice Cream!
This recipe for Strawberry Basil Ice Cream steeps fresh basil in the cream and sugar base, which adds a subtle basil flavor under the more prominent strawberry flavor. If you want a more prominent basil flavor, you can absolutely mix in some freshly chopped basil when churning your ice cream!
Ingredients (makes 1 quart):
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb strawberries, hulls removed