Making your own strawberry ice cream can be as simple as following these straightforward steps:

1. Prepare Strawberries: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped strawberries with half of the sugar. Mash them lightly with a fork or potato masher to release their juices. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Blend Strawberries: After resting, blend the strawberries until smooth or leave some chunks if you prefer a chunkier texture.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Mix Strawberry Puree: Pour the blended strawberries into the cream mixture, stirring well to combine.
5. Taste and Adjust: Sample your mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar as desired.
6. Freeze the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a shallow container and spread it evenly. Cover it with a lid or plastic wrap.
7. Initial Freezing: Place in the freezer for about 1-2 hours until it begins to freeze around the edges.
8. Churn by Hand: Every 30 minutes, take the mixture out and stir vigorously with a fork until creamy and smooth. Repeat this process for about 3 hours, or until it reaches your desired consistency.
9. Final Freeze: After mixing, allow the ice cream to freeze completely for another 1-2 hours before serving.
10. Scoop and Enjoy: Once firm, scoop your homemade strawberry ice cream and savor each delicious bite.

By following these steps, you will create yourown incredible strawberry ice cream in no time!