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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream (No Churn)

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Mar 31, 2025

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An easy no-churn Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream with the iconic flavors of a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar. A vanilla ice cream base with strawberry jello, fresh strawberries, and pound cake! Think strawberries and cream ice cream!

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  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • Recommended Tools
  • Simple Ingredients Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
  • Can I use Homemade Cool Whip?
  • How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
  • Fresh Tips
  • Fresh Tips
  • Topping Ideas Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream
  • Variations
  • Recommended Tools
  • Substitutions
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Storage Tips
  • Make it the ultimate strawberry dessert and serve with one of these strawberry treats
  • Best Strawberry Drinks to Serve with Shortcake Ice Cream
  • More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
  • Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream (No Churn)

Our family loves no-churn ice cream recipes: Try these Red White and Blue Ice Cream, my Rose Ice Cream, Circus Animal Ice Cream, and fan-favorite – Moose Tracks Ice Cream Recipe.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • No Machine Needed – This no-churn recipe doesn’t require an ice cream machine.
  • Healthier compared to actual Strawberry Shortcake bars, which contain coconut oil, soybean oil, soy lecithin, palm oil, corn syrup, and more!
  • Kid-Friendly – Get the kids involved in making this easy, no-churn strawberry ice cream.
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  • Storage Container | I typically use a loaf pan or a glass container with an airtight lid, but I want this slim ice cream container. 
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Simple Ingredients Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

  • Heavy Whipping Cream | The base of any good ice cream recipe is heavy whipping cream. I like to use organic.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk  | I use organic sweetened condensed milk.
  • Vanilla Extract | Give this ice cream the yummy, nutty vanilla flavor it deserves and Rodelle Vanilla is my go-to brand.
  • Strawberry Jello Mix | Add an extra punch of strawberry flavor with jello mix.
  • Butter Pound Cake | Grab aloaf of Butter Pound Cake from your local grocery store, typically with frozen desserts.
  • Strawberries | Diced small fresh strawberries; you could also use strawberry sauce or quality strawberry preserves as a shortcut.
  • Homemade Cool Whip | I used a homemade Cool Whip; if you prefer using storebought, thaw and use it in place of 1 cup of the heavy cream. 

Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.

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Can I use Homemade Cool Whip?

I am so glad you asked! Yes, you sure can. And to make it really easy, here is the recipe: Homemade Cool Whip.

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

No ice cream maker is needed for this homemade Strawberry Ice Cream; it is easier than you think! Let’s start by lining a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Or use an ice cream container. Use an 8-cup container or a 2-quart or larger container.

Step 1 | Make your Homemade Cool Whip

In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat one cup of the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form; add 1-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla. Beat the cream mixture until stiff peaks form. Then, scoop the whipped cream into a bowl and place it in the fridge until ready to use. 

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Make homemade Cool Whip!

Step 2 | Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Base

Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form. Add in your sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and jello mix. Mix those on high until well combined. 

Whipped cream is being mixed in stand mixer.
Add 2 cups heavy cream to the stand mixer, beating until stiff peaks form.
Strawberry jello powder, condensed milk, and vanilla in bowl of stand mixer.
Mix in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and jello mix.

Fresh Tips

  • High-fat cream is the way to make the perfect treat with the best consistency.
  • Leftover pound cake | Save it in a ziplock plastic bag. Then take out a slice, toast and butter, then serve with ice cream over the top!
Pink mixture whipped in stand mixer for Strawberry shortcake ice cream.
Mix until whipped and light.

Step 3 | Ice Cream Layers

Layer half your ice cream batter and half your homemade Cool Whip (or thawed Cool Whip) to the pan, alternating between the two. Use a butter knife to lightly swirl the ingredients creating that marbled look on the top of the mix. 

Add half your finely chopped strawberries to the top, then crumble a quarter of thepound cake in an even layer.

Ice cream and cool whip scoops are alternated in a pan for strawberry ice cream.
Spoon in half ice cream batter and half your cool whip to the pan, alternating between the two.
Cake and strawberry pieces placed onto ice cream bottom layer.
Add half your minced strawberries to the top, and then crumble some pound cake on top.

Fresh Tips

  • Chop the juicy strawberries nice and small, large chunks of frozen strawberries are not pleasant to bite into when eating this no churn ice cream. 

Step 4 | Finish Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Now, layer and use a butter knife to swirl again for the remaining batter and homemade Cool Whip and swirl with a knife. Then add another layer of the diced strawberries and pound cake crumble mixture. 

The pink and white blobs in the pan are starting to swirl together.
Add the remaining batter and homemade Cool whip.
There are marbled swirls mixing the pink and white blobs in the pan together.
Use a butter knife and swirl the ingredients lightly to create a swirled or marbelized look.
Fruit and cake top layers of dessert in pan.
Top with remaining strawberries and pound cake.

Place the container in the freezer overnight for best results. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. 

You can serve it up in ice cream cones or bowls, whatever your preference! 

A full ice cream cone sits next to a full bowl of homemade strawberry ice cream.

Topping Ideas Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream

  • Top your bowl with Vanilla Sauce, more Homemade Whipped Cream, Old Fashioned Hot Fudge Sauce, no cook strawberry syrup and more.
  • Add some semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle on this sweet strawberry crunch topping for a Good Humor taste!

Variations

  • Place your ice cream in popsicle molds and insert a popsicle stick for a handheld ice cream treat anytime. Try rolling in this amazing strawberry crunch recipe to mimic America’s favorite strawberry shortcake bar! 
  • Omit the strawberry jello if desired and replace it with a quick homemade strawberry sauce or crush freeze-dried strawberries in a blender.

How can I make a strawberry shortcake ice cream cake

This is the best part! This ice cream can easily be transformed into an amazing strawberry ice cream cake! Great for a special occasion, like Easter, Mother’s day, or making it through Monday! 😉

Make a Golden Oreo crust, pressing the crust into the bottom of a springform pan. Follow the above instructions to make the homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream, layering over the top of the cookie crust. You do not need to swirl, but if you do, be careful not to hit the cookie crust. 

Cover and freeze for one hour, then make this easy strawberry crumble topping and press it into the top of the ice cream cake, resembling the crumb coating on Strawberry Shortcake Bars. Freeze overnight for best results.

To serve, remove from freezer for 10-15 minutes, slide a knife around the edges, then release from springform pan and use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and dried, slice your cake and serve to happy mouths!

A side view of a pan shows how full the layers are.
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Substitutions

  • Use shortcakes, vanilla cake, your favorite pound cake or butter pound cake, vanilla wafers, Golden Oreos, or shortbread cookies.
  • No jello? Crush freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or replace them with strawberry compote.
  • Not a fan of strawberry chunks in your creamy ice cream but love strawberry flavor? You can blend the frozen berries into strawberry puree.
  • Raspberry Ice Cream | Use raspberry Jello, raspberry jam, or preserves, or roughly chopped raspberries.
  • Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream | Make my amazing chocolate shortcake and use that in place of pound cake. If you want a chocolate ice cream base, try this machine-churned easy chocolate ice cream recipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who created the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar? 

Good Humor has that honor. It was first created in 1920 in a collaborative effort by father and son. And is an Iconic American frozen treat.

Can I make this ice cream gluten-free?

Of course, you can. Make a gluten-free pound cake or omit the pound cake and ensure the rest of your ingredients are gluten-free. 

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Storage Tips

Store your ice cream covered with plastic wrap or use an airtight container. Store in freezer for up to 4 weeks for the best texture. Press a piece of plastic wrap, wax paper or parchment paper onto the surface to help avoid freezer burn.

Make it the ultimate strawberry dessert and serve with one of these strawberry treats

  • Strawberry Brownies
  • Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake
  • Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Recipes
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Phyllo Cups
  • Strawberry Scones
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
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Best Strawberry Drinks to Serve with Shortcake Ice Cream

Try this easy Strawberry Drink, this Strawberry Gin Cocktail or this pink lemonade cocktail.

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This gorgeous pink gin and tonic uses fresh strawberry syrup blended with your favorite gin and tonic for a fresh, bright, pink signature cocktail for spring and summertime.

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More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

  • Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
  • Brownie Ice Cream
  • Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe no eggs

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Freeze overnight for best results; if you just freeze for a few hours, the ice cream will be soft-serve consistency, not bad, but much better once frozen. 

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream (No Churn)

5 from 7 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Freeze Time: 12 hours hours
Total Time: 12 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 -8 servings
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An easy no-churn Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream with the iconic flavors of a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar. A vanilla ice cream base with strawberry jello, fresh strawberries, and pound cake!

Equipment

  • Breville Hand Mixer
  • Tovolo Ice Cream Tub
  • BALCI Ice Cream Scoop 

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

Homemade Cool Whip (Or sub with 8 ounce container of thawed Cool Whip)

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 TBL powdered sugar
  • ยฝ-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Shortcake Ice cream

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream I like organic
  • 14 ounce Sweetened Condensed Milk I used organic
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 3 ounce Strawberry Jello Mix
  • 5 ounce Butter Pound Cake about ยฝ loaf, similar to what is found in freezer section in grocery store, thawed
  • 1 cup Strawberries diced small (nobody wants to bite into a frozen half of a strawberry)
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Instructions

  • Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, or instead use an ice cream container, or 8 cup or more container with lid.
  • Make your homemade Cool whip: In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, add 1-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and vanilla (½-1 tsp), beat until stiff peaks form. Scoop out into bowl and place in fridge until ready to use.

Make strawberry ice cream

  • Then, add 2 cups heavy cream to the stand mixer, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Pour in your sweetened condensed milk (14 oz), vanilla (2 tsp), and jello mix (3 oz box). Mix on high until well combined.
  • Add half your ice cream batter and half your homemade cool whip to the pan, alternating between the two. Use a butter knife and swirl the ingredients lightly to create a swirled or marbelized look.
  • Add half your minced strawberries to the top, and then crumble some chunks of your pound cake on top.
  • Add the remaining batter and homemade cool whip, using a butter knife to swirl once more. Top with remaining strawberries and pound cake.
  • Place in the freezer overnight, covered with plastic wrap or placed in a an airtight container or use a ice cream storage tub.
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Notes

TIP: Toast leftover slices of pound cake and serve with ice cream over the top!

Storage Tips | Cover ice cream with plastic wrap or use an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 4 weeks for the best texture. TIP: Press a piece of plastic wrap, wax paper or parchment paper onto the surface to help avoid freezer burn.

Variations

  • Place your ice cream in popsicle molds and insert a popsicle stick for a handheld ice cream treat anytime. Try rolling in this amazing strawberry crunch recipe to mimic America’s favorite strawberry shortcake bar!
  • Omit the strawberry jello if desired and replace it with a quick homemade strawberry sauce or crush freeze-dried strawberries in a blender. 

Substitutions

  • Use shortcakes, vanilla cake, your favorite pound cake or butter pound cake, vanilla wafers, Golden Oreos, or shortbread cookies.
  • No jello? Crush freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or replace them with strawberry compote.
  • Not a fan of strawberry chunks in your creamy ice cream but love strawberry flavor? You can blend frozen berries into strawberry puree and swirl it in.
  • Raspberry Ice Cream | Use raspberry Jello, raspberry jam, or preserves, or roughly chopped raspberries.
  • Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream | Make my amazing chocolate shortcake and use that in place of pound cake. If you want a chocolate ice cream base, try this machine-churned easy chocolate ice cream recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1179IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. MacKenzie

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter and I made this last weekend and it turned out perfect the homemade Cool Whip adds the best flavor and texture. This one is perfect for spring.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:29 pm

      It really does!

      Reply
  2. veenaazmanov

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    Strawberry is one of my favorite seasonal fruit and this Homemade Strawberry shortcake will definitely make the perfect combination with vanilla Ice cream as dessert.

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Fiona Maclean

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love the sound of this icecream – what great flavour combinations. Definitely one to try at home

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you!! You will love it!

      Reply
  4. Sara Welch

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a sweet success! Turned out rich, creamy and refreshing; my whole family loved it!

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 1:30 pm

      YAY! So glad everyone loved it!

      Reply
  5. Kushigalu

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love strawberry ice cream. Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe at home.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 2:10 pm

      You will love it!

      Reply
  6. Harriet Young

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Iโ€™m always looking for good no churn ice cream recipes and this was a particularly good one! It worked so well. Thanks!

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      So glad you loved it so much!

      Reply
  7. Charah

    Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t know I can make this at home, thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      You are welcome!

      Reply

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