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If you’re craving a frozen dessert that’s bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberries, this homemade strawberry ice cream bar recipe is exactly what you need. These ice cream bars are so creamy, fruity, and then topped with this cool crunchy and delicious topping that you can’t help but fall in love with them! This recipe will satisfy whether it’s a hot summer afternoon, or you just want a nostalgic treat.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps to create the perfect strawberry ice cream bar from scratch. There’s detailed instructions, expert tips, serving ideas and ingredients substitutions so you can customize your bars to perfection.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Bar

For the Ice Cream Base:

heavy cream – sure gives a rich and creamy texture and the right way too!
1 cup of whole milk – Balance of creaminess
3/4 cup granulated sugar – It sweetens the ice cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter – this makes the cupcakes flavor better
2 cups fresh strawberries – pureed for a fruity base

For the Crunchy Coating:

intense strawberry flavor – 1 cup crushed freeze dried strawberries
1 cup crushed shortbread cookies –Adds a little buttery crunch
Melted white chocolate, 1/4 cup, – binds the coating

Step-by-Step Recipe For Strawberry Ice Cream Bar

1. Prepare the Strawberry Puree

Put the strawberries in a food processor or blender and wash and hull then blend until smooth. Puree seeds when adding them if you want a silky texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds.

2. Make the Ice Cream Base

Into a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar and vanilla until sugar has dissolved. Add the strawberry puree and stir until quite combined.

3. Churn the Ice Cream

Turn the mixture in an ice cream maker, according to the manufacturer’s instructions (generally about 20-25 minutes). It should be soft serve ice cream.

4. Fill the Molds

Tap churned ice cream into popsicle molds and spoon into molds. Put some wooden sticks in the center of each mold and smooth the tops. Allow bars to set for at least 4 hours, or until set.

5. Prepare the Crunchy Coating

Place crushed freeze dried strawberries, crushed shortbread cookies & melted white chocolate in a medium bowl to combine. Create a nice coating mix well.

6. Coat the Ice Cream Bars

Take the frozen bars from the molds by running hot water over the outside for a few seconds. Dip bars quickly into the crunchy coating and press gently to stick. Later, place the coated bars on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper and put the bars in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.

7. Serve and Enjoy

Once the coating is firm, your strawberry ice cream bars are ready to serve. Straight from the freezer they are delicious.

Expert Tips for Perfect Strawberry Ice Cream Bar

Use Fresh, Ripe Strawberries

Pick your strawberries ripe and attractively fragrant, giving you the best flavour. Natural sweeteners and vibrant color come from fresh strawberries.

Chill the Base Thoroughly

When churning ice cream base, make sure it is well chilled so it chills to creamiest base possible.

Customize the Coating

Try other coatings, like crushed graham crackers, nuts or chocolate sprinkles, to come up with your own variety of flavors and textures.

Work Quickly with the Coating

While coating ice cream bars, they can melt quickly. As soon as you have prepared your coating and keep your workspace cool as you work you’ll have the best results.

What to Serve with Strawberry Ice Cream Bars

Strawberry Ice Cream Bar

Fresh Fruit Salad

Pair your strawberry ice cream bar with a colorful fruit salad featuring kiwi, blueberries, and mango for a refreshing side.

Chocolate Sauce

For an added induldgence, drizzle warm chocolate sauce over the bars.

Whipped Cream

Dollop bars with a bit of freshly whipped cream for a bit of a creamy contrast to the slightly crunchy coating.

Lemonade

Pair the sweetness of the bars with a glass of tangy lemonade to complete your perfect summer treat.

Ingredient Alternatives

Dairy-Free Option

If dairy free is your goal, replace the heavy cream and whole milk with coconut cream and almond milk.

Sugar Substitutes

Reduce sugar content as a substitute you can use honey, agave syrup, or a sugar free sweetener such as Stevia.

Gluten-Free Coating

If you are (or if you want to be) gluten free, substitute the shortbread cookies in the coating with gluten free cookies or almond flour.

Flavor Variations

If you want a little chocolate strawberry twist add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the ice cream base.

Add in a few generous small chunks of fresh strawberries for texture.

Why This Recipe Over Any Ordinary

This homemade strawberry ice cream bar recipe stands out because it combines the freshness of real strawberries with rich and creamy ice cream base. The crunchy coating, when added, elevates the bars to being gourmet bars by including a textural contrast.

This recipe is quite unlike store bought options that offer you minimal to no customization of flavors and ingredients and result in some canned desert which does not suit all dietary needs.

Why This Recipe is Perfect for Any Occasion

These strawberry ice cream bars are perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues and birthday parties to casual family desserts. They’re a show stopping treat easy to share — vivid in color, irresistible in flavor. The recipe’s simplicity is also good for making ahead, so instead of being forced to purchase an entire cake, you can keep batch ready in your freezer for spontaneous celebrations or midnight cravings.

More Ways to Enjoy the Recipe

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Place strawberry ice cream bars between two cookies for fun and portable dessert.

Mini Bars

Make bite sized versions of the bars by using smaller molds. These are the perfect size for parties or for a quick snack.

Layered Popsicles

To give the ice cream a layered appearance, alternate twice through strawberry ice cream base versus vanilla or chocolate ice cream in the molds.

Topping Bar

Make a topping bar with ideas like crushed nuts, sprinkles, etc and let them top their bars.

Why the Recipe Stands Out

This homemade strawberry ice cream bar recipe stands out because it balances simplicity with gourmet appeal. Using fresh strawberries gives its real natural and intense flavor and the crunchy coating appeals to us.

This recipe is versatile since no matter what you customize it to be, it will be as delicious as it is unique. This recipe is definitely going to win you over when you’re serving it to kids or adults.

See Also: Homemade Strawberry Banana Pudding

Health and Nutritional Considerations

Each bar has 250 calories and 15g of fat, so it’s moderately indulgent. Fresh strawberries give you vitamins and antioxidants and you don’t have to rely on the freshness or quality of ingredients unavailable from processed desserts.

If you want a lighter version, choose low fat milk or sugar substitutes. This recipe is so flexible that you can have bars and feel like you did it guilt free.

In conclusion, this homemade strawberry ice cream bar recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers of all ages. Funky, fruity freshness infused with sticky throughout, freshie creamy texture paired with crunchy coating — this is just a perfect treat for any occasion. Make a batch today and become the master of that ultimate frozen treat!