Strawberry Ice Cream

Introduction: 

Strawberry Ice Cream in a Waffle Bowl is a dessert that's perfect for taste, color, and presentation. The bright pink shade of strawberries and their sweet-tangy flavor make the ice cream incredibly refreshing. When this cold, creamy strawberry ice cream is served inside a crispy waffle bowl, it's truly delicious. This dessert is loved in every season, but its charm is unique in the summer. Its beauty is so alluring that this café-style treat can easily be made at home.

The best part about this recipe is that it can be made with just 4-6 simple ingredients. The authentic flavor of fresh strawberries, the smoothness of milk and cream, and the balanced sweetness of sugar combine to create the perfect homemade ice cream. For those tired of commercially available flavored ice creams, this natural, fruity, and hygienic dessert is a great choice. Using a waffle bowl makes your dessert zero-waste, easy to eat, and visually appealing. It's especially perfect for parties, birthdays, summer treats, and family gatherings. 

Ingredients:

For Strawberry Ice Cream:

• Fresh strawberries – 1 cup (chopped)

• Sugar – ½ cup

• Fresh cream – 1 cup (chilled)

• Chilled milk – ½ cup

• Condensed milk – 2–3 tablespoons 

• Vanilla essence – ½ teaspoon

• Pink food color – 2–3 drops (optional)

For Serving:

• Waffle bowls – 2–4

• Chocolate syrup – as required

• Sprinkles/chocolate chips – for topping

 Step-by-Step 

1: Make Strawberry Puree:

Wash the strawberries with tea and then chop them thinly.

Add strawberries and sugar in the blender.

Blend for 1 minute and make smooth puree.

If desired, you can strain the puree through a sieve for an extra smooth texture. Let this puree chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.

Chilled puree gives the ice cream a better consistency and keeps the flavor fresh.

2: Whip the Cream:

Take a chilled steel bowl (this step is important).

Add the cream and whisk for 2 to3 minutes.

The cream should become slightly thick-no heavy peaks are necessary.
Be careful not to over-whip the cream.

Whipped cream makes the ice cream airy, soft, and creamy.

3: Prepare the Ice Cream Mixture:

Now inside the whipped cream:

Strawberry puree

Chilled milk

Condensed milk

Vanilla essence

Pink food color (optional)

Fold everything together gently. The purpose of folding is to retain air in the cream and create 

a softer texture.

Taste the mixture-you can add a little more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.

4: Freeze:

Pour the mixture into an airtight container.

Cover the top with aluminum foil to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Place the container in the freezer for 6–8 hours or overnight.

The longer it freezes, the creamier and smoother it will become.

5: Waffle Bowl Preparation:

Using ready-made waffle bowls is perfect.

Heat the bowl in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds (it softens slightly).

Then drizzle chocolate syrup into it.

This step enhances the flavor of the bowl and improves the presentation.
If you want to make waffle bowls at home, use a simple waffle batter, but a ready-made option is more convenient.

6: Assemble & Serve:

Add 1 to 2 scoops of homemade strawberry ice cream to the waffle bowl.

Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

Add sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate chips for topping.

Serve immediately so the waffles stay crispy.

Tips:

1. Strawberries should be fresh.

If strawberries are over-ripe or sour, the flavor of the ice cream will be dull. For best taste:
Choose red, juicy, sweet strawberries.

Frozen strawberries can also be used, just adjust the sugar.

2. Be sure to chill the cream.

Only chilled cream whips properly. Warm cream makes the ice cream watery.

3. Don't skip the freezing time.

Be sure to freeze for at least 6–8 hours.

Overnight is best.

4. Color is optional.

If you want a natural pink color:

Add more strawberries.

No food coloring required.

5. Don't let the waffle bowl get wet.

Coating the bowl with a chocolate lining before adding the ice cream prevents it from getting soggy.

6. You can stir the ice cream once.

After 2 hours of freezing, mixing it once with a spoon results in a very creamy texture (optional but effective).

Conclusion

Conclusion:

Strawberry Ice Cream in a Waffle Bowl is the perfect homemade dessert that's creamy, fruity, and refreshing. The homemade version is completely natural, hygienic, and much tastier than commercial ice cream. The crispy waffle bowl and soft strawberry ice cream create a wonderful contrast.