Strawberry Soft Serve Ice Cream Recipe
This Strawberry Soft Serve Ice Cream is a quick and refreshing dessert made from frozen strawberries blended with maple syrup, sea salt, and whole milk or cream. Ready in just 7 minutes using a food processor or high-speed blender, it offers a creamy, naturally sweet treat that's perfect for summer or anytime you crave a healthy frozen dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Soft Serve Base
- 3 cups frozen strawberries (10 ounces) (or other frozen fruit of choice, see notes)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2/3 cup whole milk or cream (use the best quality possible)
Instructions
- Process Frozen Strawberries and Sweetener: Using a food processor or high-speed blender, blend the frozen strawberries, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture resembles big grains of rice in texture.
- Add Milk or Cream: Pour in the whole milk or cream and process for just a few seconds to combine.
- Scrape Down the Sides: Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture again until it reaches a somewhat smooth and creamy soft serve consistency.
- Adjust Texture if Needed: If the mixture is too runny, transfer it to the freezer to firm up until you achieve the desired soft serve texture. Otherwise, serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute strawberries with other frozen fruits such as mango, blueberries, or peaches.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave nectar to suit dietary preferences.
- Use whole milk or cream for best richness, but lighter milk options can be used for a lower fat version.
- If the mixture becomes too soupy, freezing it briefly enhances firmness without losing creaminess.
