Introduction

This homemade strawberry cream liqueur is a smooth, creamy drink made with fresh strawberries, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and vodka. The result is a beautiful pale-pink drink with a rich strawberry flavor, similar to the bottled drink shown in the image. Similar homemade versions use fresh strawberries infused with vodka and then combine the strained strawberry base with a cooled cream mixture.

Ingredients

500 g fresh strawberries

500 ml vodka

200 g granulated sugar

250 ml heavy cream

250 ml whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk for extra sweetness and creaminess

Method

Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the green tops. Slice the strawberries into smaller pieces.

Place the strawberries in a large clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Pour the vodka over the strawberries, making sure they are completely covered. Seal the jar and keep it in a cool, dark place for about 5 days, gently shaking the jar once a day. Traditional strawberry liqueur recipes can use a longer infusion period, so extending the infusion will produce a stronger strawberry flavor. (Italian Recipe Book)

After the infusion, strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Press the strawberries gently to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the fruit pulp.

In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat gently while stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil vigorously.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the cream mixture to cool completely.

Once completely cold, slowly combine it with the strained strawberry-vodka mixture. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.

For a richer and sweeter version, stir in the optional condensed milk.

Pour the finished liqueur into clean, sterilized glass bottles.

Seal the bottles and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to blend and produces a smoother drink. (By Andrea Janssen)

Serving

Shake the bottle gently before serving.

Serve very cold in small glasses.

You can garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry or serve the liqueur over ice.

It can also be used as a dessert topping or added to strawberry-based cocktails.

Tips

Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for the strongest natural flavor.

Make sure the cream mixture is completely cold before mixing it with the vodka.

Keep the finished liqueur refrigerated.

Because this recipe contains dairy and alcohol, keep it chilled and use clean, sterilized bottles. Published homemade strawberry cream liqueur recipes vary considerably in storage recommendations; one recipe recommends refrigeration for up to three weeks. (By Andrea Janssen)

Conclusion

This homemade strawberry cream liqueur is creamy, fruity, sweet, and beautifully pink. The combination of fresh strawberries, vanilla, cream, and vodka makes it perfect for serving chilled after dinner or for special occasions.

Please enjoy responsibly and only serve alcohol to adults of legal drinking age.