You can have your cake and ice cream too when you make homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream. Fresh strawberries and strawberry jam flavor this no churn ice cream recipe and bits of poundcake add a delicious texture.
Summer days and ice cream go hand in hand, especially when it’s strawberry season too!
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Strawberry Shortcakes Ice Cream
Oh my deliciousness!
Ice cream and strawberry shortcake just had a baby and every scoop is filled with fruity flavor and bits of cake.
I cooked fresh juicy strawberries in a bit of strawberry jam until they softened.
The strawberry jam mixture blends into the ice cream base, adding a fruity natural flavor, followed by bite size pieces of poundcake.
Yes, this homemade ice cream is irresistible folks.
And if you know me, then you know that no ice cream machine is needed to make this frozen dessert.
You also know that this ice cream is made without eggs because I’m all about keeping things simple and still delicious.
And that first bite of strawberry goodness will make your tastebuds dance.
So go ahead and treat yourself to a scoop of Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream. You know you want to and you deserve it!
No sweetened condensed milk? No need to run to the store when you can learn How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk with just three ingredients and no cooking!
Your homemade strawberry ice cream will make delicious Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!
Having a party? Set up an Ice Cream Sundae Bar with homemade ice cream options!
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How to make strawberry short cake ice cream
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- Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water.
- In a medium saucepot combine the chopped strawberries, jam and the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until the strawberries are softened and a thick sauce has formed.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cooled.
- Beat the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract if desired, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the sweetened condensed milk
- Fold in the cooled strawberry mixture
- Next add the cake pieces.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer proof container.
- Top with additional strawberries, if desired, cover and freeze 8 hours to overnight.
Expert recipe tips
- Be sure to cool the strawberry mixture completely before folding it into the whipped cream
- Cornstarch will only dissolve in cold water
- Stir in lemon zest for strawberry lemon ice cream!
- If your strawberries need a boost of flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract
Substitutions
- You can use your favorite berry, such as blueberry or raspberry, in place of the strawberries
- I used a store-bought poundcake but homemade poundcake will be delicious too!
- Lemon poundcake can be used instead of plain poundcake for a hint of lemon flavor
- Prefer cookies to cake? Replace the poundcake with crumbled shortbread cookies, sugar cookies, vanilla wafers or even golden oreos
Variations
- Lemon - make your ice cream with lemon poundcake and stir in lemon zest
- Double Berry- make this recipe with a combination of berries, such as strawberries and raspberries or strawberries and blueberries
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars - Freeze the ice cream in popsicle molds for ice cream bars!
- Ice Cream Sandwiches - Use your homemade strawberry ice cream to make Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Saucepot
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
Storage
- Store your creamy strawberry ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Homemade ice cream will stay fresh for about one month in the freezer.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Ice Cream Social
What is an Ice Cream Social?
An ice cream social is a casual gathering where ice cream flavors and toppings are served buffet-style.
Serve classic ice cream flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla and strawberry along with specialty flavors, such as cookies and cream, strawberry shortcake and cannoli.
Offer toppings, such as hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, chopped nuts and fresh fruits for those who prefer an ice cream sundae in a waffle bowl. And don’t forget the whipped topping!
For the cone lovers, be sure to have choices of waffle cones and sugar cones and an assortment of sprinkle to roll their cone in.
Provide large cookies for making ice cream sandwiches too!
Bright colorful napkins and spoons are essentials for enjoying every last bit of creamy deliciousness!
Have a contest for the most creative ice cream sundae or cone. The winner gets a colorful ice cream scooper!
Arrange blankets and pillows where people can relax and savor their creations.
So go ahead and bring people together for an ice cream social and create delicious memories with each scoop of homemade ice cream!
Ingredients
Strawberry shortcake ice cream recipe ingredients:
- strawberries
- strawberry jam
- cornstarch
- heavy whipping cream
- vanilla extract
- strawberry extract, optional
- sweetened condensed milk
- poundcake
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
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Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries trimmed and chopped, about 3 cups
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract optional
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chopped poundcake
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Instructions
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water.
- In a medium saucepot combine the chopped strawberries, jam and the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until the strawberries are softened and a thick sauce has formed.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cooled.
- Beat the heavy cream, vanilla extract and strawberry extract, if desired, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the sweetened condensed milk until blended.
- Fold in the cooled strawberry mixture and then the cake pieces.
- Transfer to a freezer proof airtight container. Top with additional strawberries, if desired, cover and freeze 8 hours to overnight.
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