Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream
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.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Cost: Recipe $2.11 / Serving $1.06
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1754IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.3mg
