PERFECT NO-COOK STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

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And how. Cooked eggy custards have their place in the ice cream firmament, but in this instance there is nothing that stands in the way of the juicy, ripe immediacy of a much-loved summer fruit.

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Milk/Cream     Ice Cream Machine     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Frozen Dessert     Strawberry     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound strawberries, trimmed, halved if large
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
Equipment: an ice cream maker

Steps:

  • Coarsely mash strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and salt using a potato masher in a large bowl. Let stand, stirring and mashing occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Transfer half of strawberry mixture to a blender and purée with cream until smooth. Return strawberry cream to bowl with remaining strawberries and chill, stirring occasionally, until very cold, 3 to 6 hours.
  • Freeze mixture in ice cream maker. Transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up.

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