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Course: dessert
Total time: under 4 hours
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Makes about 1 quart
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Notes

I don’t think there is a more classic combination than strawberries and crème fraîche, and together they make a remarkable ice cream. You’ll love this with shortcakes or a baked berry crisp, or simply with ripe raspberries and blueberries tossed with a Fabulous Flavored Sugar (see Notes).

Ingredients

  • 1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 1 cup crème fraîche, homemade or store-bought (see Notes)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

STEP 1: Puree the strawberries with the sugar in a food processor. Transfer to a large glass measuring bowl and whisk in the cream, creme fraiche, lemon juice to taste, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate, covered, until thoroughly chilled.

STEP 2: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. After churning, the ice cream will be soft but ready to eat. For a firmer texture, transfer to a freezer container and freeze for at least 2 hours. This is best served on the day it’s made.

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Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 8 servings.

275kcal (14%)
72mg (3%)
31g
1g
17g (26%)
0g
10g (51%)
5g
1g
56mg (19%)
28g
2g
11mg
139mg
173mcg RAE (6%)
28mg (47%)
59mg (6%)
0mg (1%)