Strawberries And Cream Cloud!!

This melt in your mouth dessert is going to mesmerize your guests and will definitely ask you for a second helping. This ice cream/ sorbet is a beautiful amalgamation of fresh strawberries and cream...This is a light and fluffy dessert where the first spoon will remind you of a cloud melting in your mouth...

I happened to bake a cake and had a lot of strawberries and cream left, so i decided to experiment using basic ingredients and said to myself why not an ice cream !!

Strawberries are the first sign of spring at our markets. I wait for the glorious day that the vendors arrive at the market with fragrant red berries that are so ripe they're red all the way through when you slice them in half .. Their texture and bright flavor are big parts of their appeal .

There's so much one can do with them. I made strawberry compote which is used for fillings and toppings.

So roasting the berries in sweetener is a way to get the sugar into the berries (sugar inhibits freezing) with a touch of balsamic vinegar. I was thrilled with the flavor, and did everything I could to keep my spoon away from them.( And this is how you make strawberry compote)

This recipe requires just four ingredients and is so easy to make especially if your on the go... This was the first time i made an ice cream without adding synthetic elements and its absolutely pure and fresh and tastes delicious...

Ingredients:

• Strawberries- 500 gms
• Sugar- 1/4 cup
• Vinegar or Lime- 1 Tsp (Optional)
• Whipped Cream - 1 Ltr
• Fresh Cream - 1 Cup

Method:

Make the strawberry compote or you can also use store bought crush/topping.

Heat the cream just until it starts to bubble, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Once its warm, mix the strawberry compote to it. You can start by adding 3Tbs and gradually increase if you want a dense flavor and mix well. Now start adding the whipped cream and fold the strawberry and cream mix. Once well incorporated it should be refrigerated for atleast 4-6 hours. After which remove it and start whipping it using a blender to make it smooth and creamy. Beat this for about 10 minutes and refrigerate again and repeat this process twice.. Now let it be in the freezer for one whole day...Your ice cream is ready to eat..Top it with fresh strawberries/chocolate/ compote or plain as it is..

A few tips: 

• You can add vinegar or lime to your strawberry compote if your making it at home, if you like your compote a bit tart.
• You can use strawberry essence to enhance the flavor.

Do try this and leave me a comment.