Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them in half.

2. 2.

   In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.

4. 4.

   Blend the macerated strawberries until smooth, or leave some chunks for texture, and stir into the cream mixture.

5. 5.

   Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

6. 6.

   Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

7. 7.

   Scoop and serve the strawberry ice cream, garnished with fresh strawberries if desired.