Vanilla Base Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream:

•  2 c cream
• 2 c whole milk
• 1 c sugar (divided for strawberry)
• 2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. Whisk in bowl and let rest 10 min
2. Whisk again to make sure sugar is dissolved
3. Churn in ice cream maker

STRAWBERRY:

• 2 c blended up strawberries:  About 6 c strawberries fresh or frozen and thawed 

With Strawberry Swirl or use as a topping:

• 2 c blended up strawberries
• 3 Tbs granulated sugar (just a little more)
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Strawberry Ice Cream Directions:

• Place 1/2 c sugar with blended strawberries.  Let sit 15-20 min to let strawberries release their juices.  
• In a large bowl, add the 2 c cream, 2 c whole milk, 1/2 c sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla.  Let sit 10 min. Then, add the strawberries.
• Churn in ice cream maker.

Make strawberry swirl by mixing strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small sauce pan.  Bring to a boil and lightly boil for 1-2 min.  Reduce heat and cook about 5 more min until a little thickened.  Use as a sauce or swirl in the actual ice cream.

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