Magic Strawberry Ice Cream

WiGal's Note:

No ice cream machine? No problem not necessary for this recipe. From Cook's Country-Aug. 2011. I made yesterday and it is delicious, but next time I will increase the strawberries from 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups so changed it here. I also wonder what would happen if you left a few berries chunky? The texture is good and color is a nice pink. The vodka idea is intriguing--"to prevent the strawberry solids from icing up" is what the article says-and it works! If you plan to store the ice cream for more than a few days, place plastic wrap directly on its surface. Mine froze very hard so next time, I am going to set it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to see if it softens a bit. Raspberries might be good too?

• Total Time: 16 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 quart

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ounce white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salt, pinch
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, CHILLED

Directions:

1. Chill mixing bowl and beater/whisk in freezer.
2. Process strawberries in food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds (puree should measure 3/4 cup).
3. Microwave sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and vodka in large bowl until chocolate melts, about 1 minute, whisking halfway through cooking.
4. Whisk in strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt.
5. Using stand mixer fitted with whisk, whip cream on medium low speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
6. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Whisk one-third of whipped cream intro strawberry mixture, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream, 1 scoop at a time, until combined.
8. Freeze in airtight container until firm, 6 hours or up to 2 weeks.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this for my son, DIL & myself since my other half is in AA (so bought a small container of Ben & Jerry's Phish Food to keep the peace)! Anyway, your ice cream is wonderfully tasty, & we had no trouble at all eating most of it at one sitting! Very, very nice! Thanks for sharing it! [Made & reviewed in New Kids on the Block recipe tag]