So, strawberry ice-cream, flavoured with vanilla and vodka. The strawberry and vanilla make sense, we see that combination all the time. Why the vodka? Well, the ice-cream doesn’t end up tasting strong or like vodka for that matter. After a bit of cold ice-cream, you get this really nice subtle heat in your throat as an aftertaste. Or after burn in this case. So that is the purpose of the vodka, this ice-cream is not supposed to get you drunk.
I have wanted to post a home-made ice-cream recipe for a while now, as I am sure that there are not many people who own ice-cream makers in their homes. However, many people do have food processors. I want to find out how a nice home-made ice-cream can be made without either, but I am working on that. The concept of making ice-cream with a food processor is very simple. You add your fruit, your sugar then you add your cream. All you have to do from there is blitz it up into a puree, freeze it then blitz it up a couple more times during the freezing process. Processing the mixture more than once allows the ice-cream to be nice and smooth.
A few important things to note:
- Although this recipe is super easy, the ice-cream will take at least 6 hours (preferably left overnight) to freeze because of the alcohol content. So keep that in mind before you decide to make this recipe. Make it in advance if you are preparing it for a particular date.
- The better the quality of your strawberries, the better your ice-cream will end up tasting. So try to get good fresh strawberries in season if you can.
- If you are on a budget you don’t have to use vanilla pods as they are expensive. You can just add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. If you do it this way you won’t have to boil the cream either. Just make sure you stir the sugar through the cream until it dissolves (this tip will be a lot more understandable once you have read the recipe).
This strawberry ice-cream has a bit of a process to it, but it is totally worth it in the end. If you do like this recipe, feel free to subscribe, thank you so much for visiting and I wish you all a super awesome day (:
Strawberry, Vanilla and Vodka Ice-Cream
Ingredients
- 450 g of strawberries leaves pick off
- 75 mls vodka
- 300 ml double cream
- 150 g sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- Waffle cones
Instructions
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Put your cream in a pot.
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Cut the vanilla pod in half length-ways, then scrape the seeds out. Add those seeds (add the pod as well) and your sugar to the pot with the cream.
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Get the pot on the stove then scald the cream. Which means get the cream nice and hot, then as soon as it is about to come to a boil, turn the heat off.
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Transfer the cream to a bowl, then set aside for 10 minutes, allowing that vanilla to infuse in the cream. Cover the bowl with cling wrap, then keep in the fridge for at least half an hour to cool down.
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Once the cream has cooled down put it in your food processor, along with your strawberries and vodka. Process until you have a smooth puree. Store in a plastic container and make sure you cover it.
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Keep in the freezer overnight. Put the ice-cream back in the processor and blitz it up 2 more times in the middle of the freezing process. This helps to make the ice-cream smooth.
Recipe Notes
- If you want to make this for children, or just don't want to add the vodka that is fine, but I recommend taking away about 30g of strawberries from the recipe.
Ummmm it’s like you were channeling my every dream for what ice cream can be with this recipe :). I love the idea of a vodka after-burn–the strawberry and vanilla are just an added bonus!
I’m surprised how creamy the ice cream looks without making a custard base with eggs.
How long do you freeze it after putting it in the freezer initially before scraping it out and pureeing again? I’ve made ice cream using several techniques but haven’t done so recently and summer IS coming. 🙂
Thank you very much Kelsie, glad to hear you like it (:
Yer I was surprised too. You don’t have to make a specific time frame on when you need to puree it again, just as long as you do it while the ice cream is freezing. haha oh cool hopefully I can see some of those techniques when your summer arrives (:
If you want to check out some of the ice cream recipes I posted, you’ll have to visit my LJ posts.
No churn recipes ie blueberry cheesecake or dulce de leche
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/235345.html
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/245915.html
Sorbet ie.
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/245915.html
Classic egg custard base ice cream … egg nog ice cream
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/162794.html
Or a non egg custard classic ice cream … mango ginger
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/100173.html
Sorry, made an error in posting the peach sorbet recipe link.
http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/190249.html
Thank you, I will gladly have a look (:
I’m screaming for ice cream after reading this. Beautiful photos! I’ve saved this link as will make this recipe for the summer or for an upcoming family event. Vodka free for the kids. 🙂 Will tag you once I try it out.
Sounds fantastic!! I am excited to see how it goes (: Thanks Eartha.
Sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you!! hope you like it (:
Amazing! Saving this one for summer Nick! Reminds me of an ice cream we had in San Francisco called “secret breakfast”– had cream flavored ice cream with bourbon and cornflakes! –and as always, your photos are awesome! thanks.
Thank you Rhonda, that bourbon ice-cream sounds incredible! (:
Beautiful photos! And I know. How hard it is to take pics of ice cream. I drink cocktails, but don’t want to taste the booze, except for gin and tequila, as long as it’s not too strong. It’s mostly all too harsh for me. I wonderful what gin or tequila would be like in this ice cream…
Thanks for you lovely comment! You could absolutely test it out to see how different spirits work. The vodka just gives you that slight burn at the back of your throat but you cant really taste the strength of the vodka. So it would be interesting to see how gin or tequila play out (:
This looks divine! Beautiful photography!
Thank you, and happy Easter back at ya (:
Is there a way to make this non-dairy?
Ooooooo, not entirely sure. Perhaps you could try coconut cream (:
That’s Absolutely creamy..lol!!
Haha indeed. I am surprised with how well it turned out (:
it looks yummy. looking forward to trying it
Thanks so much!! Really hope you enjoy it (:
This is such a great summer treat! My husband loved it!
Lovely photos! I’m glad this ice cream recipe doesn’t use an ice cream maker. That means I can try it!
These ice cream recipe sounds really good. I can’t wait to make this and I’m just loving the addition of vodka to this.
Wow! This is an amazing idea! I so want to make this ice cream this weekend! Can’t wait!
So happy he liked it!! Thank you so much for the feedback! (:
If you make it, I really hope you enjoy it!! (:
Thanks Steph!! That little bit of vodka gives that slightly comforting warmth (:
Let me know how it goes!! (:
Well I’ve made the base with Bacardi rather than vodka and skipped the vanilla. I’ve placed it in the freezer and will give an update tomorrow. It tastes beautiful right now, so that’s good.
So happy to hear that you like it! Thanks so much for your comment and any other spirit should work (: