Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

I have been posting all kinds of strawberry recipes lately and I have to say that this is one of my favorites because I love, Love, LOVE icecream. As I've mentioned before my fridge looks like a Baskin Robbins display...lol. This recipe is so creamy and cool and refreshing. Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 3  cups strawberries
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Wash, stem and puree 3 cups of berries.
2. In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs until thick and lemon-colored.
3. Beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 cups half-and-half, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup heavy cream.
4. Stir in the strawberries, then proceed according to the directions included with your particular ice cream maker.
5. All recipes benefit from a chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before processing.Most ice-cream makers require about 30 minutes processing.