Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream
Roasting the strawberries before churning concentrates their flavor and caramelizes their natural sugars, giving this ice cream a deeper, jammier taste than fresh fruit alone provides. The base is a simple no-egg cream mixture that comes together quickly, though you'll want to allow several hours for freezing. Total active time is around 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Ice Cream Maker
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream preferably organic
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt sea salt preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Roasted Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a baking sheet, spread the hulled and halved strawberries evenly. Sprinkle them with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Roast the strawberries in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly syrupy. Let them cool before using.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, a pinch of sea salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer the cooled roasted strawberries to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. You may choose to leave some strawberries chunky for texture.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the cream mixture. Mix well, and then pour into your ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to churn the mixture into ice cream.
- Once churned, transfer to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the strawberries before roasting. The acidity complements the sweetness beautifully and adds an unexpected depth to the dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 6gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 1862IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg
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