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Roasted Strawberries and Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Roasted Strawberries and Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe

This Roasted Strawberries and Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe combines sweet roasted berries with fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Large baking sheet
  • Heavy saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wire whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F degrees.
  • Toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Roast strawberries for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
  • Heat cream, milk, and lime basil together gently.
  • Steep mixture for 30 minutes, then strain.
  • Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Slowly add warm cream mixture to yolks.
  • Cook custard until it coats a spoon.
  • Stir in vanilla and roasted strawberries.
  • Chill mixture completely before churning ice cream.
  • Churn according to ice cream maker instructions.

Notes

  1. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor results.
  2. Don't skip the roasting step for concentrated sweetness.
  3. Strain custard base to remove any lumps completely.
  4. Chill base overnight for smoother churning process.
  5. Add strawberries during last churning minutes only.
Keyword Roasted Strawberries and Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe