STRAWBERRY ICE

CREAM

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups strawberries
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon food coloring

1.Gather the ingredients.

2.In a medium bowl combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup
Procedure of the sugar. Gently stir and allow the strawberries to release their juices for
about 2 hours at room temperature.
3.Strain the berries, reserving the accumulated juices.Divide the berries in half.
Mash or puree half of the berries, and leave the remaining berries whole. Set
the two bowls aside.
4.In a medium bowl combine the milk and remaining 1 cup of sugar until the
sugar is dissolved.
5.Stir in the heavy cream, the reserved strawberry juice, the mashed
strawberries, and the vanilla extract. This ice cream will have a natural
appearance of a very pale pink. If a deeper pink hue is desired, add a few drops
of red food coloring.
6.Churn the ice cream according the manufacturer’s directions, about 20 to 25
minutes.
7.Five minutes before the mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced
strawberries and allow them to mix in completely.
8.Spoon the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe airtight container. Place in
the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm before scooping and serving.