Marinated Strawberries Recipe
with balsamic reduction and homemade vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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For the Marinated Strawberries
For the Balsamic Reduction
For the Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Method
Marinating the Strawberries
- 1
Prepare Strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them in half and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, and chopped mint. Pour the mixture over the strawberries and gently toss to coat.
- 3
Marinate
Cover the bowl and let the strawberries marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Balsamic Reduction
- 4
Combine and Heat
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Reduce
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 6
Cool
Remove from heat and let it cool down before using.
Making the Vanilla Ice Cream
- 7
Heat Cream Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until the mixture is warm and sugar is dissolved.
- 8
- 9
Thicken
Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 10
Cool Mixture
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool, then cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
- 11
Churn Ice Cream
Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.
