Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced ripe strawberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • One 13-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split
  • 1 cup strawberry jam (store bought or homemade)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Method

  • METHOD
  • Combine the berries, water, zest, and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their liquid.
  • Continue cooking until the berries break down, the liquid evaporates, and the mixture becomes jammy.
  • Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, milk, vanilla bean, strawberry jam, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it reaches soft peak.
  • Fold in the strawberry mixture, and transfer to a shallow freezable container.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper pressed directly on the surface of the ice cream mixture, and place in the freezer for 6 hours.
  • Scoop and serve with fresh berries, creme fraiche, toasted almonds, chocolate sauce, or a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar.