Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream
A vibrant and refreshing summer dessert combining the sweetness of roasted strawberries with zesty lime and fragrant basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 280 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the strawberries with olive oil and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
- Allow the strawberries to cool. Then blend them with lime juice and lime zest until smooth.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until everything is nicely combined.
- Stir in the roasted strawberry mixture and chopped basil into the cream mixture, blending the flavors beautifully.
- Pour the combined mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until it is firm and ready to be enjoyed.
- Scoop out your delightful roasted strawberry lime basil ice cream and enjoy this refreshing dessert!
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe strawberries; can substitute basil with mint. Adjust sugar to taste based on strawberry sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg