Best Berries Over Ice Cream Recipes

Balsamic Berries Over Vanilla Ice Cream image

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 1-pint basket strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar*
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Pinch of ground cloves
Vanilla ice cream
*Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

Combine berries, vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl.
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, pine nuts and cloves in heavy small skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar melts and pine nuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate if not using immediately.
Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls. Top with strawberries, then with nuts.

Berries over Ice Cream image

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Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces fresh strawberries (2 1/2 cups, rinsed)
1 cup fresh blueberries (rinsed)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups butter pecan ice cream, divided into 4 portions
12 Pepperidge Farm Bordeaux cookies
Reddi-wip topping (optional) or Cool Whip (optional)

Steps:

Remove stem caps from strawberries. Slice strawberries thinly and combine with blueberries in medium bowl. Stir in sugar, water, and vanilla.
Place ice cream in four serving bowls; arrange 3 cookies around edge of each bowl. Spoon berries over ice cream. (Add whipped topping, if desired.) Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 0.5, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1