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My Strawberry Ice Cream brings pure summer magic to your bowl. After years of testing different methods I finally created the perfect balance of fresh berry flavor and creamy texture. The secret lies in treating those sweet summer strawberries with extra care letting their natural beauty shine through in every scoop.
Sweet Summer Success
Something wonderful happens when you let fresh strawberries take center stage. Using them uncooked keeps that bright flavor alive while a light base without eggs lets the fruit truly shine. My favorite trick of adding corn syrup creates the smoothest creamiest texture. A final touch of sugar soaked berries brings pure joy in every bite.
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From My Kitchen to Yours
- Fresh Strawberries: 1½ pounds picked ripe sweet ready for magic.
- Good Half Half: 2 cups creates perfect creamy balance.
- Corn Syrup: ½ cup brings smooth texture dreams.
- Pure Sugar: ¾ cup sweetens everything just right.
- Secret Touch: 2 tablespoons Cointreau keeps berries soft perfect.
Creating Ice Cream Dreams
- Berry Magic
- Hull blend strain fresh berries until pure summer essence flows.
- Sweet Base
- Mix cream corn syrup sugar gentle until everything marries perfect.
- Patience Time
- Let flavors mingle overnight in fridge creates pure harmony.
Berry Love
Cut remaining berries tiny sweet jewels. Toss with sugar Cointreau let them create their own syrup. This little rest keeps fruit soft flavorful even frozen making every bite pure summer magic.
Churning Dreams
Pour chilled base into ice cream maker watch summer dreams come alive. Near the end fold in those sweet soaked berries their precious syrup. Everything goes into freezer for final set creating perfect scooping texture.
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Sweet Summer Memories
Enjoy this ice cream fresh when flavors sing brightest. Keep leftovers covered well though they rarely last long in my house. Serve in pretty bowls maybe add extra strawberry drizzle pure summer comfort in every spoonful.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why add alcohol to the berries?
Alcohol helps prevent ice crystals and keeps the fruit softer when frozen. It also brings out more strawberry flavor.
- → Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh, ripe strawberries give the best flavor. Frozen berries won't have the same bright, fresh taste.
- → Why strain the puree?
Straining removes seeds and fiber for smoother texture. This makes the ice cream more creamy and less icy.
- → Why corn syrup?
Corn syrup helps prevent large ice crystals from forming. This keeps the ice cream smooth and scoopable.
- → What can I do with extra syrup?
The strawberry syrup makes great cocktails or can be used on pancakes. Store in fridge up to a week.
Conclusion
This ice cream captures the essence of fresh summer strawberries. Fresh berries get pureed into the cream base while macerated pieces add bursts of fruit throughout.