Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream
Creamy homemade ice cream with roasted strawberries throughout.
I know it was days ago, but let’s discuss Monday since that was an unusual day for me. Shall we? I started out by going out shopping alone. That’s such a rarity and I honestly don’t mind taking the kids but it limits what I can do for how long. Plus, the mall doesn’t open until 10 and that would mean rushing around for 30 minutes and speeding back to pick up my oldest from school. So, I finally got to go to the mall and a handful of other places alone and on a regular school day.
Of course I did the dumbest thing starting out… I went to Target and tried on bathing suits. Trying on clothes is bad enough sometimes, but bathing suits?! That’s a whole other level of awful. You have this idea in your head how you want to look and how you want the suit to fit and of course that never happens. Or at least in my case. I mean I’m not a supermodel. I have my flaws. Suits are too big, too small, in between sizes, just awful. The list goes on. I did finally cave and buy one as an option and keeping my fingers crossed it’s not horrible because I’m headed some place warm real soon and may need that swim suit.
You know what doesn’t suck? Shoe shopping. Yep… did that too. Â I never wear heels but I get a kick out of trying them on in the store. When my oldest daughter is with me, we find the most absurd shoes and I’ll try them on. We get a kick out of it. I left with two pairs of sneakers and am still contemplating over one of them. I have 60 days to mull it over. I’m super indecisive. They’re cute but I just don’t know. I need to wear them around the house for a bit to decide. The other will be my workout sneakers. They’re basically the same exact thing as another pair I already have but we’re a no shoe house so I need an in house only pair. Me and my rules…
There was also a visit to the dentist, which quite frankly is kind of relaxing. I mean it’s weird because I don’t think anyone ever really enjoys going to the dentist, but it’s quiet and no one is asking for things of me. Can I have a drink/snack etc. No one needs to be changed. I just lay there and let them take care of my teeth. Of course on this particular occasion I needed some novocain. I have a love/hate relationship with it. Obviously if you’re getting it it’s so you don’t feel what’s going on, but the first shot didn’t work so they gave me a second shot which sort of finally started to work. By the time I got home the Mr was laughing at me and asking me to say silly things because he swears I sound like Sean Connery after novocain. Lovely.
Then there was dinner and I couldn’t feel half of my mouth or open my mouth up wide enough to get a piece of French toast in. It was interesting to say the least and not comfortable.
Oh and speaking of dinner. I have this new electric nonstick griddle. It was a splurge and I totally love it even after just two uses. French toast cooked up beautifully and cooking a large batch of bacon was a breeze. Plus, there’s this awesome hole for the fat to drip through so your bacon isn’t cooking in bacon grease and splattering a ton. Don’t worry, there’s a nifty tray for the grease to hang out in until you discard it or chill to use later. The electric griddle totally beats using the stove top one which honestly was a royal pain in the butt to use. That sucker is absolutely getting the boot soon. If you’re in the market for a new griddle, I highly recommend checking out the Broil King. I’m not being paid to say that – I just love it.
So this ice cream…You need to make a batch of roasted strawberries and have some extra to use as topping. Because trust me, you want the strawberries in and on this. It just makes it that much more irresistible. Don’t fear the custard base for ice cream. I promise, using eggs makes homemade ice cream worlds better than without. It’s creamier, softer and so much more flavorful. I’ll never go back to making ice cream without eggs… unless it’s sherbet because those usually don’t call for eggs.
I wish I had a double batch of this because it was that tasty. It’s a basic vanilla ice cream with dollops of roasted strawberries tossed in during the churning process. Strawberries in ever bite. And I’m not taking teeny tiny bits of strawberries. I’m taking big sweet slices of amazing roasted strawberries in every bite. Not even just one strawberry, but many. This ice cream is packed with sweet goodness and topped off with more roasted strawberries and sauce for an over the top delicious treat. The only thing that would make this even better – homemade whipped cream. But sadly I didn’t have any heavy cream to spare. Next time.
If you love strawberries, you need this ice cream in your life!
More ice cream recipes to try:
- Buttermilk strawberry sherbet
- Chocolate chip coffee ice cream
- York peppermint patty ice cream
- Strawberry and fudge swirl ice cream
- Cherry chocolate chunk ice cream
- Cookies and cream ice cream
- Homemade ice cream sandwiches
Items used in this recipe:
Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 Roasted strawberries, see notes
- 2 C heavy cream, divided
- 1 C whole milk
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Place 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl, set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat remaining 1 cup heavy cream with milk, sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook over until steaming.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly drizzle a third of the hot liquid into egg yolks while whisking constantly. Pour egg mixture into saucepan. Stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until mixture coats the back. Pour through a mesh strainer into the reserved 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir over an ice bath to cool liquid. Transfer to a covered container. Chill for 24 hours.
- Churn ice cream according to manufacturer's directions, adding drops of roasted strawberries within the last 5-10 minutes of churning. Transfer to a freezer safe container, cover and freeze until firm.
- Serve with additional roasted strawberries and sauce.
Notes
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This might just be my favorite ice cream I’ve ever seen!! I wish I had time to make it before Florida, but maybe it’s a good thing I don’t because I’d probably eat the whole batch :)
Yay for a you day! That sounds awesome and so does this ice cream! I am on a HUGE ice cream kick. Like I can not stop making it. Obviously this is perfect for me!
Wow! I love this ice cream!
What a great idea…to roast the strawberries! This ice cream looks amazing! We can’t wait to try this at home!
Oh I need this ice cream in my life too!!! My husband would go nuts over this!!! So glad there are fresh strawberries everywhere now.
I hope my husband doesn’t see all your strawberry stuff because he’ll beg me to make everything.
If he’s still following me on FB you might be in trouble ;)
My family would gobble this right up!
This ice cream sounds heavenly. I’m really curious about the roasted strawberries. I’ll have to try it! I’m cracking up over you and your daughter trying on the crazy shoes. I do that too and it makes me laugh every time!
I am feeling the urge to have more ice cream in my life…this would be ok for breakfast right? I mean it does have fruit in it :-)
Totally acceptable and encouraged ;)
This looks amazing, Rachel! Love roasted strawberries!
Can i say WOW! I am loving this ice cream.
ugh i feel you on the bathing suit shopping! i typically like to drown my sorrows in ice cream, so this is perfect! ;) gorgeous!!!
Ha! Great idea.
This is a most delicious flavor you’ve concocted!
Thanks Lori! :)
Beautiful! I could eat two bowl fulls!!
You took those roasted strawberries to another level!! Wow! Looks amazing!
Trying on bathing suits is always horrible, but I am convinced that the Target dressing rooms have fat mirrors / the worst lighting ever. I don’t think I’ll ever go back there for a bathing suit after a mildly traumatizing experience a few years ago.
And this ice cream…. Please send me the batch!
Old Navy was worse than Target believe it or not. I swear their sizes change yearly.
yay ice cream twins :) love the use of your roasted strawberries for this!! i need to still make strawberry ice cream this year!
Seriously too funny. And yes, you really really do! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
I made a batch of roasted strawberries and they were to die for. I’ve got more in the oven now for my post, which is coming soon. I topped my ice cream with them, and I was in heaven. Your ice cream looks delicious!
I can tell I’m single and not a mom when I read “shopping alone” thinking you meant without some girlfriends with you, instead of kids. I bet that does make it quite a different experience! Loving this ice cream by the way. Never seen a roasted strawberry ice cream before!
It makes SUCH a difference. Not that I mind shopping with them but alone is a nice change of pace.
I hate shopping for clothes! Target is the worst too, their dressing rooms with the mirrors and lights are horrible!
Love this ice cream, these roasted strawberries must add so much flavor!
Pass me a spoon, I am in love with this ice cream!!
Oh my goodness does this look delicious! I could SO go for a cone-full right now!
WOW.
I need a bowl right now! Roasted strawberries are so darn good. So much more delish in an ice cream ;)
You totally crack me up on the swim suit shopping at Target. That was where I bought my last 2 suits from 4 years ago and while I’m in need of new ones, my body is not ready for that, so I’ll just make some roasted strawberries and ice cream and call it good :)
I don’t think we’re ever ready for new suits. It’s such a horrible experience.
Hahaha, I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone refer to the dentist as relaxing!
lol well it’s not like laying on a beach but it’s something!
Its only 9 am and i am all of a sudden having a strong craving for ice cream! Geez, i wonder why?
This sounds absolutely divine. Must make!!
Wow! This looks absolutely incredible! Love berries with ice cream!
love love love shoe shopping. hate hate hate bathing suit shopping. Ugh! Somehow everything looks bad. But there’s always ice cream to cheer us up. Bonus when it’s strawberry AND homemade :)
I agree with you 100% that custard-based ice cream is the way to go! I absolutely love how smooth, rich, and creamy it makes the final product. I’m usually not a fruity ice cream kind of girl, but this version, with the roasted strawberries and that sauce on top, is giving me some major cravings! I’ve literally been thinking about it all day since I saw it!
Did you make your own sauce?
Oh wow, I love roasted strawberries! This looks amazing!
This ice cream looks soooo unbeleivable!!
This looks unbelievably good! Strawberry ice cream is one of my favs but I’ve never tried it with roasted strawberries. Genius!
I just finished making my second batch of this amazing ice cream. The first batch was such a hit, friends ans family demanded more! I did add a pinch of salt to the strawberries to bring out more flavor. This is recipe is officially in my recipe vault. Thank you so much for posting it!
That’s great! So glad to hear everyone has enjoyed it. :)
This recipe looks beautiful and delicious!