Description
Indulge in a creamy, refreshing homemade Strawberry Banana Ice Cream! This no-churn recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, blending the sweetness of ripe bananas with fresh strawberries for a naturally delightful frozen dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (frozen is best)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If using fresh fruit, freeze the banana slices and strawberries for at least 4 hours until completely solid.
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend in short pulses, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture will initially look crumbly, but keep blending until it becomes smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. This may take 3-5 minutes depending on your machine.
- Taste the ice cream and add more sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
- For a softer texture, serve immediately. For firmer ice cream, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe, airtight container.
- Freeze for at least 2-4 hours until firm enough to scoop. Allow it to sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, steep the vanilla extract with the sugar overnight before using.
- If the mixture becomes too hard after freezing, let it soften on the counter for 15 minutes before serving. Do not re-blend, as this can introduce too much air.
- Substitute ripe mangoes for strawberries for a delicious tropical twist.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Blender/Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg