This is a shake your own ice cream recipe that kids will love! From start to finish, the steps are easy and fun. Keep reading to see how to make your own strawberry mason jar ice cream.
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I love this recipe for how simple it is. Making ice cream from scratch means you know exactly what's in it, and the flavor is fresh and satisfying. My kids and I always have fun making it together.
With just a few basic ingredients and no ice cream maker required, this dessert is easy and approachable. The single serving jars make it perfect for picnics, family get togethers, or warm weather days, and they're also fun for sleepovers with DIY ice cream sundaes.
The result is creamy strawberry ice cream with real pieces of fruit in every bite. It's a straightforward homemade treat that captures the flavor of ripe summer strawberries.
For more ice cream ideas, check out Ice Cream Nachos, Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream, and Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. This recipe uses just a few ingredients, all in small amounts.
- Perfect single servings. Each batch makes one serving and comes in its own portable container, so there's no need for bowls.
- Customizable. Swap the berries, add food coloring, or mix in chocolate chips to make it your own.
🛒 Ingredients
Fresh strawberries. Use freshly washed and chopped strawberries for the best flavor. If you have extras, try Strawberry Banana Orange Smoothie or Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats.
Heavy cream. Use some heavy whipping cream to give us the rich creamy consistency of ice cream.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use in-season strawberries. Fresh strawberries are cheapest in season, but small amounts from a larger container work well here.
Skip the food coloring. The strawberries naturally tint the ice cream, making coloring optional.
Scale up easily. You can make several jars at once for family members without much extra cost.
🥄 Instructions for Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream
Step 1: Wash your strawberries and chop them into small pieces.
Step 2: Measure and pour your heavy cream into the mason jar.
Step 3: Add in the sugar.
Step 4: Now add in the vanilla and food coloring if you want it.
Step 5: Finally, slide the strawberries into the jar and close the lid tightly.
Step 6: Shake really good until it's mixed (about 3 minutes). When you can dip a spoon in and have it mostly cling to coat the spoon, you know it's ready to freeze.
Step 7: Place the jar into the freezer and wait at least 3 hours before eating.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Keto option. Swap the sugar for a keto friendly sweetener to make this recipe keto friendly.
- Taste as you go. This egg free ice cream is safe to taste before freezing. Adjust sweetness if needed, as it may be less sweet than store bought ice cream.
- Mix gently. Stir until well combined but avoid overmixing, which can turn the cream into butter. The mixture should lightly cling to a spoon without running off.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Store the ice cream in the freezer for up to 1 week, keeping the lid tightly sealed.
Make Ahead: These jars can be made ahead and frozen, but they're best enjoyed within a few days for the creamiest texture.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This strawberry mason jar ice cream pairs well with cookies, brownies, fresh fruit, or served as a simple dessert after a light meal.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
I totally get that thought process there, but no- it does not. Leave a little space in the jar though, because it helps the ice cream to freeze quickly and correctly.
I recommend using a half pint jar with a wide-mouthed lid because it helps you to get in there and scoop the ice cream when done. Using a larger jar will mean that your ice cream doesn't freeze as quickly and may not set up if you don't shake it right. Too much liquid to air space ratio can make a big difference.
Yes, you can, but you will definitely be able to tell that it was refrozen ice cream if you know what I mean.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped - ($0.56)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream - ($1.50)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - ($0.01)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- 1 pinch salt - ($0.01)
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries and chop them into small pieces, about the size of a fingernail. Set aside.
- Add Cream: Pour the heavy whipping cream into a mason jar.
- Add Sweetener: Add the granulated sugar to the jar.
- Add Flavoring: Add the vanilla extract and food coloring if using.
- Add Strawberries: Add the chopped strawberries to the jar and secure the lid tightly.
- Shake: Shake the jar vigorously for about 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens and clings to a spoon without running off more than a drop or two.
- Freeze: Place the jar in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer and enjoy directly from the jar.
Notes
- Sweetener Swap: To make this keto friendly, replace the sugar with a keto approved sweetener.
- Taste Test: This egg free ice cream base is safe to taste before freezing. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Shaking Tip: Shake only until thickened. Over shaking can cause the cream to turn into butter.
- Best Texture: This ice cream tastes best when eaten fresh but can be refrozen if needed.
Nutritional Information
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