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Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

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This Strawberry Banana Ice Cream is the ultimate treat this summer! It’s refreshing, smooth, and so creamy.

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Summer is for relaxing, vacationing, and all things that are good for the soul. There hasn’t been a lot of relaxing or vacationing around here but let me tell you that this strawberry banana ice cream is exactly what you need whether you realized it or not. It’s so delicious and is the perfect treat for the 4th of July, that backyard BBQ with neighbors or for any day that you see fit. No judgement here, scout’s honor.

I don’t make homemade ice cream much at all but when I do I expect it to be outstanding. I usually stick to vanilla but this time I branched out and went with the strawberry banana combo and it is so incredibly good. There’s just a hint of banana flavor. I also love that nothing needs to be frozen beforehand in this recipe (aka the bananas). I really don’t prefer to add that extra step before you can begin making the ice cream bc when I’m ready to make ice cream I don’t want to have to plan ahead that much.

Strawberries

Blended strawberries and bananas

This recipe is super easy. You blend the strawberries and bananas together and then press them through a mesh strainer to leave all those seeds behind.

The rate-limiting step is straining the strawberries. It is sooo worth it though. Trust me on this (in my best Dory voice!) You want seedless ice cream that is smooth and creamy. Kids and adults will all love this ice cream.

Ice Cream Maker

The holidays are meant for some real creamy homemade delicious ice cream and this strawberry banana ice cream is just that. You have got to make it this summer. Whatever you are celebrating, bring this to the table. It’s definitely my new favorite lately.

Grab a sugar cone and a scoop of this cream ice cream and you will be good to goooo.

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Here is a list of ingredients you need:

  • Strawberries
  • Bananas
  • Whole Milk
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Lemon Juice
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

And here are some of the times this strawberry banana ice cream will hit the spot:

  1. Summer holidays- Memorial Weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day Weekend. These are all times when we are out in the sun and love a nice cool treat!
  2. Summer birthdays- I am already prepping our kids’ birthday parties that got cancelled due to Covid-19 and this ice cream needs to make an appearance.
  3. Sunday evenings- It’s nice to have a little something extra before the start of a new week. It is almost in celebration of all the hard work you put in and it’s good to treat yourself every once in a while. I love all things “healthy” but part of good health means treating yourself too.
  4. Any other day that calls for celebrating is a good day to make this strawberry banana ice cream.

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

A yummy summer treat to enjoy at all of the summer celebrations. It's super smooth and creamy making this Strawberry Banana Ice Cream my favorite treat!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups strawberries, hulled
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Add strawberries, bananas, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth
  • Strain using a mesh strainer and discard seeds.
  • Mix in the milk, cream, sugar and vanilla extract in with the strawberry and banana puree.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately or place in a sealable plastic container and freeze for 4-6 hours.
Keyword summer, treats

Creamy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

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DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

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Create a yummy homemade ice cream cake that has 4 layers!! This ice cream cake has 3 layers of ice cream and one cake layer. It’s so easy, so delicious and soo doable!

DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

 

Ice Cream You Scream…We All Scream for Ice Cream!!!

Lame? Maybe, but what else did you expect when I finally get up an ice cream post for the first time this season?

Who out there sees this (besides the hubs) and gets really disappointed when you see the chocolate layer? I really don’t understand you, but can we still be friends? The good thing is with this DIYer, the ice cream layers are totally up to you! No chocolate layer..fine done, 3 layers of chocolate ice cream…you know what’s up.

DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

 

Current thoughts

What do you guys do for exercise?

Like when you go to the doctor and they ask you how many times a week you exercise, what do you actually say? Moderate? Light? Or I sit on the couch every chance I can get?

Me, for example, I say I have 3 little kids. I run my keister off all day long every day and some nights too. No I don’t go to the gym, and it’s even a rare occasion that I can get away and go for a walk on my own. I break a sweat cleaning our house. I do squats- I squat down and pick up our kids 50 times a day. I do sprints- I sprint as fast as I can every time I hear one of the kids screaming because it sounds like they just got punched in the face only to learn they can’t find the lego they need. I do high knees- I high knee it like the best of ’em every time I step on one of their teeny tiny toys hidden in our carpet.

Exercise means different things to different people. To me it means getting off the couch and staying active in whatever shape or form you find enjoyable and doable at the moment. -Megan Davidson

Depending on the week I may or may not be into yoga. In my world, it’s all about routine. If I stop yoga for a few days, it’s like it gets wiped from my memory and I totally forget to do it. Besides, it’s hard to plank when you have two kids sitting on your back giggling.

DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

 

More recently, I have felt the effects of trying out a new sport–motorcross. That sport is not for the lighthearted. I have been on a bike twice now (the Honda 50-yes it still counts) and both times I have been hurting for the next 3 days. The first time I actually thought I was getting the hang of it until a downhill snuck up on me and all of a sudden I was eating grass with a few nice burns on the side of my leg and bruises and scrapes along with them. Geesh! I figured since our 5 and 6 year-olds can do it so could I, but the jury is still out. The second time I hopped on with Parker, and he assured me he could do it with me on it. You want to know what happened next don’t you? We ended up in some tall grass that was hiding a bunch of water and yup, we crashed in the muddy water and my shoulder is still feeling the effects of that day.

I haven’t decided if I will be back at it again but I do know I’m gonna need to start packing some extra clothes from now on + maybe a helmet.

At least I have this ICE CREAM CAKE to cheer me up!!

 

DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

DIY 4-Layer Ice Cream Cake

Megan
Create a yummy homemade ice cream cake that has 4 layers!! This ice cream cake has 3 layers of ice cream and one cake layer. It's so easy, so delicious, and soo doable!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Ice Cream
Servings 8 -10

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Ice Cream Flavors- a pint for each flavor
  • I used 1) Vanilla 2) Til the Cows Come Home Strawberry with Chocolate Chips 3) Til the Cows Come Home Chocolate Til the Cows Come Home Brand found at Hy-Vee
  • 1 Box Vanilla Cake Mix-check the box because it usually requires water eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • Fresh Strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. (If you really want ice cream cake perfection, line plastic wrap inside the parchment paper and allow to hang over the sides.) Spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Take out the first ice cream flavor(the flavor you want on top) from the freezer and allow to sit for 10 minutes to soften. Spread the first layer along the bottom of pan spreading it as even as possible. Return to freezer for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove the second flavor of ice cream and allow to sit again for 10 minutes. Spread over the first flavor. I thought it worked well to place little scoops of ice cream all over the top layer (the one on the bottom of the pan) and then smooth it out as it will soften even more by that time. Return to freezer and allow to freeze for another 2 hours.
  • Repeat the process for the third layer and let freeze another 2 hours.
  • Make box cake mix as directed on package. Cut a 9x5 (or piece the size of your pan) but do not remove from pan. Place pan in freezer for remaining time of the last 2 hours.
  • Carefully remove the previously cut piece of cake from the pan using 2 metal spatulas and place over the last layer of ice cream. Press down on cake just a bit to make sure it sticks to the ice cream. Return to the freezer and let freeze at least an hour.
  • When ready to serve, use knife to loosen ice cream cake from sides of pan. Prior to removing ice cream cake from pan, place the platter or wooden cutting board you will be placing it on directly over loaf pan and then flip. This will help prevent your ice cream cake from falling on the floor!
  • Top with freshly sliced strawberries and serve!

Notes

Prep time does not include the hours of time the ice cream needs to be freezing in the freezer so remember to account for that time.

 

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Slow-Churn Homemade Peach Ice Cream

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 Slow-churn homemade fresh peach ice cream with chunks of waffle cone to make for the perfect summer dessert.

slow churn homemade peach ice cream



Homemade Ice Cream. It’s that season you guys! I honestly don’t even ice cream much. 🙊 We usually don’t keep ice cream in the freezer and for some reason when the kids are wanting ice cream and we out out to get it, I usually pass. BUT, dare someone say homemade ice cream and I am on that like bugs on a windshield. Throw in a little brownie and you might as well forget supper cuz I don’t need it. Haha! 😉 Actually, I am thinking peach ice cream would be a great way to complete this Salmon With Lemon and Thyme.

slow churn homemade peach ice cream



 

Pretty sure, if I just ate this for supper I wouldn’t quit and I would end up needing about 50 laps+ around the track!

This ice cream is a reeeeeaal treat! I am not going to say it’s quick because it’s not. If I wanted quick ice cream, then I would probably go to the store and buy it. Homemade ice cream needs to be treated with a little extra TLC, in my opinion. Plus, I only make it maybe once a summer and if I’m lucky twice so I actually find the process really fun! Except when I am trying to take photos of the fastest melting ice cream EVER!! 😏

Soo, that is why I am OK with putting some time in to make this incredible tasting slow-churn homemade peach ice cream! Believe me, it is so worth it. There is a shortcut to cut down prep time for this recipe, though. Using pasteurized eggs saves almost 30 minutes by not having to cook the cream and egg mixture —Bonus!!

slow-churn homemade peach ice cream

I also can not get away from the churning process for homemade ice cream. I just think it gives ice cream that OMG factor! I absolutely love using the ice cream maker (affiliate link) bowl with my KitchenAid mixer. So convenient!

And like I said before I don’t eat ice cream that often so when I do I want it to be the BEST!!

slow churn homemade peach ice cream

I just love eating this peach ice cream on those little sugar cones you can get at the store. They are so not fancy but so tasty!!

slow churn homemade peach ice cream

Or this way too! Either way this Slow Churn Homemade Peach Ice Cream hits the spot, especially on a steaming hot summer day!! ☀️

slow churn homemade peach ice cream

slow churn homemade peach ice cream

Slow-Churn Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Megan
Slow-churn homemade fresh peach ice cream with chunks of waffle cone to make for the perfect summer dessert.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups half n half
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar + 2 teaspoons
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced or coarsely chopped
  • 2 sugar cones crushed

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat half n half until steamy but not boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place egg yolks and sugar in stand-up mixer bowl. Using wire whip and low speed, mix for about 30 seconds.
  • Add half and half gradually-about 1/2 cup every 15 seconds or so.
  • Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat. Let mixture get hot enough for little bubbles to form around the edge and then remove. Do not boil. Stir constantly through this process.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add in whipping cream, vanilla, and salt.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Assemble ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. On lowest speed, pour mixture into bowl-use a bowl with a spout to make this step easier. Churn for recommended amount according to manufacturer's instructions and add peaches during last 5 minutes of churn time. Slice peaches after starting to churn ice cream and if desired add 2 teaspoons sugar to a bowl with peaches and stir.
  • Mix in crushed sugar cones.
  • Serve immediately or store in airtight container in the freezer.

Notes

Alternate Quick Method:
Start with adding pasteurized eggs and sugar to stand-up mixer bowl and proceed with instructions eliminating cooking half n half and egg mixture on the stove since using pasteurized eggs.
Will mix above ingredients for 30 seconds on low and then gradually add half n half that has not been heated on the stove.
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add in whipping cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir until combined.
At this point you can start churning ice cream with ice cream maker since mixture is cold.
This method takes 30 Min to Make Ice Cream