Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of roasted balsamic strawberry ice cream. The roasted strawberries combined with a hint of balsamic vinegar create a delightful depth of flavor that is perfectly balanced by the creamy richness of the ice cream base.
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 1/2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Pinch of salt. 5 large egg yolks.
Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up. Put the sliced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a baking dish. Add toss to cover evenly. Put the strawberries in an oven that has already been heated for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they soften and start to drip juices. Allow to cool a bit. Mix the heavy cream, milk, salt, and the last 3/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Stir it every now and then while heating it over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer. Whisk the egg yolks in a different bowl until they are smooth. Slowly add about half a cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks while whisking all the time. Put the egg mixture back into the pan with the rest of the cream mixture. Stir the mixture all the time over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it gets thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it get too hot. Use a fine-mesh sieve to pour the custard into a clean bowl. Wait until it's cool enough to touch. If you have a blender or food processor, blend the roasted strawberries until they are smooth. After the custard has cooled, add the puree and mix it in. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and press it right on top of the custard to keep a skin from forming. Put the mixture in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight to cool it down. Follow the directions on the ice cream maker's manual to churn the chilled mixture until it has the consistency of soft serve. Move the ice cream that has been churned to a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm. If you want, you can serve the roasted balsamic strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries on top or a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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