Helado Casero de Fresa

Ingredientes

• 2 lbs fresh ripe strawberries (hulled and quartered)
• 2 cups cold Heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Roast the Strawberries ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 F

3. 3

   Mix strawberries with sugar and spread on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 40 to 45 mins. Bring out the baking sheets and stir the strawberries half way through baking time.

5. 5

   Transfer to a clean bowl and blend with an immersion blender if you want some chunks of strawberries in your ice cream (l love that) but if you prefer a smoother consistency, use a food processor or blender and blend till smooth.

6. 6

   --- Make the stawberry base ---

7. 7

   Mix the puréed strawberries with sweetened condensed milk then add vanilla extract and salt.

8. 8

   Set aside to cool. Pop into the refrigerator for about 15 mins to cool faster.

9. 9

   --- Make ice cream ---

10. 10

    Pour heavy cream into a bowl and whip till stiff peaks form. It can take up to 6 mins depending on the speed of your hand or stand mixer. Be careful not to over whip the cream or you will be making butter.

11. 11

    Fold cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream to well combined.

12. 12

    Transfer ice cream into a loaf pan or a 2 quart ice cream container. Seal with cling film making sure the film touches the surface of the ice cream

13. 13

    Freeze for up to 6 hrs or overnight