Wash and chop fresh strawberries into small pieces. Add them to a bowl. Sprinkle a little sugar and lemon juice. Let them rest for ten minutes to release natural juice and flavor.

Place strawberries in a blender or mash them with a fork. Blend until smooth or slightly chunky. This depends on your texture preference. A smoother mix gives creamy ice cream.

In a large bowl, add heavy cream, milk and sugar. Stir well until sugar dissolves completely. Add vanilla extract for extra flavor. Mix until everything looks smooth.

Pour the blended strawberries into the cream mixture. Stir gently until fully combined. The mixture should look pink and creamy. Add cream cheese if you want extra richness.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Leave a small space at the top. Close the lid tightly. Make sure it is sealed properly.

Place the container in the freezer for at least 24 hours. Keep it flat so it freezes evenly. The mixture must become completely solid before processing.

Remove the frozen pint and place it in the machine. Select the ice cream setting. Let it spin until it becomes smooth and creamy.

If the texture looks crumbly, use the re-spin function. Add a small splash of milk if needed. This makes it soft and scoopable.

Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones. Add fresh strawberry slices on top. Enjoy immediately while it is cold and creamy.