Step 1

Freeze ice cream bowl of a 2QT ice cream maker overnight.

Step 2

Mix chopped strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar in a medium sized bowl. Allow to set for about 15 minutes so strawberries release their juices.

Step 3

Blend strawberries up in a blender or food processor.

Step 4

In a large bowl combine strawberry mixture with heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt and remaining sugar. Set aside.

Step 5

Pour strawberry cream mixture into prepared ice cream maker. Allow to run according to manufactures instructions (Mine is about 30 minutes.)

Step 6

Serve now for soft serve ice cream.

Step 7

For scoopable ice cream, scoop ice cream into a bread loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 6 hours up to overnight.