Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream (Made In A Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)

Very strawberry and very delicious!

Ingredients:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup of very cold whole milk
2 cups of very cold heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
additional sliced berries for garnish (optional)

Method:
Place the Cuisinart Ice Cream Machine bowl in the freezer for at least 15 hours.** 
Place the strawberries in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and 1/2 of the sugar. Stir to mix and then set aside for two hours.
Strain the juice from the berries into a bowl and save. Mash the berries. Set aside the reserved juice and mashed berries.

Add the milk & remaining 1/2 cup of sugar to a mixing bowl or large 8 cup measuring cup. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved, for 2 minutes. Add the cream, reserved juice, vanilla and mashed berries to the milk mixture. Whisk until all of the ingredients well blended. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill. 
Pour the chilled mixture into the chilled Cuisinart bowl. Place in the Ice Cream Machine. Turn on the machine and churn for 25 minutes. 
The mixture will resemble the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Transfer to a container with an airtight lid. Place in the freezer for 2 hours or longer. 

Before serving, remove and let sit, at room temperature, for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes about 5 cups (ten 1/2 cup servings). If desired, garnish each serving with a sliced berry.

**It's best to store the freezer bowl, in the coldest area, at the back of the freezer.

Note: Fresh berry ice cream is the best!