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Creamy No-Churn Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

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A creamy no-churn ice cream bursting with roasted strawberry goodness and a subtle balsamic tang, perfect for homemade treats without an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 can (14 oz / 395g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Hull and halve about 1 pound (450g) of fresh strawberries. Toss them in a bowl with 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange strawberries in a single layer on a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the berries are soft, fragrant, and caramelized with some juices bubbling.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. While berries cool, whip 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix one 14 oz (395g) can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the cooled roasted strawberries and their juices into this mixture.
  7. Carefully fold the condensed milk and strawberry mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, folding gently to keep the air in the whipped cream.
  8. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  9. Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly for easy scooping.

Notes

Do not fold the whipped cream too vigorously to keep the ice cream fluffy. Cool the roasted strawberries completely before folding to prevent melting the cream. Use good-quality aged balsamic vinegar for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and use sweetened condensed coconut milk.

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