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  • Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

    Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

    Two weeks left in May, which means 2 more Strawberry recipes for National Strawberry month! Today’s is probably going to be my favorite to share, because oh em, you guys! This Strawberry Ice Cream will melt in your mouth and be gone all too quickly. This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click on and purchase through these links. 
    Strawberry Ice Cream. Lower Sugar Option

    I only received a complaint from 2 people in the family and that was that it lacked sugar, because guess what?! Yeah, I cut the sugar down for a healthier (no health claims, just less sugar) strawberry ice cream option. I found it delightful, and the perfect afternoon refresher. I’m accidentally in love with this ice cream, and kind of sad I made such a small batch. Baby, I surrender to the Strawberry Ice Cream (bonus points if you can name that tune!)

    Right now I”m seeing some great sales on strawberries as they are currently in season. Stock up and make more than just ice cream. You’ll need at least one jar of this Strawberry Curd to add to the ice cream. It may sound intimidating, but I promise it’s so worth it to make. You’ll be adding it to more than just this Strawberry Ice Cream. 


     

    Strawberry Ice Cream
    Less sugar makes this treat a superb treat as you transition from spring to summer.
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    Ingredients
    1. 1/2 pint whipping cream
    2. 1/2 cup milk
    3. 1/4 cup sugar
    4. 1/3 cup Strawberry Curd – http://www.homemaidsimple.com/strawberry-jam-and-strawberry-curd/
    Instructions
    1. Mix all ingredients together.
    2. Add to your ice cream maker, and freeze up.
    3. After the ice cream machine does its thing, put it in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap and place in the freezer overnight.
    4. Top with fresh chopped strawberries, and enjoy!
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    After you try this Strawberry Ice Cream, why not make one of these other Strawberry Recipes while the prices are prime for the picking. 
     
     

    What’s your favorite flavor ice cream?


  • Weekend Bites #33 National Strawberry Month

    Weekend Bites #33 National Strawberry Month

    Weekend Bites
    Weekend Bites


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    Did you know May is National Strawberry Month? Since I’m on top of it this month you may see a bit more strawberry recipes floating around – like these Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Curd recipes. It really only makes sense then that I feature all the strawberry recipes from last week’s party
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    Strawberry Pistachio Cardamom Tart is made with a lemon coconut crust, cardamom pastry cream, fresh strawberries and pistachios! It is gluten free and dairy free too!
    No Bake Strawberry Pistachio Cardamom Tart
    Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
    Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
    Strawberry, Rhubarb and Apple Galette {A Pretty Life}
    Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Apple Galette
    Whip up a batch of this tropical yogurt fruit dip for an after-school snack! #PourMoreFun #cbias #ad
    Fruit Kabobs with Tropical Fruit Dip
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    Weekend Bites
    Weekend Bites
  • Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Curd

    Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Curd

    Strawberry Curd or Strawberry Jam. Why choose?! Make both and enjoy strawberries all year long
     
    When someone posts on facebook that Walmart has Strawberries for 88cents I don’t waste any time in heading out and grabbing some. Our store is notorious for running out of things fast, especially when it’s on such a great sale. 

    Once I had the kids out the door to school, I headed over to grab some Strawberries, more canning lids, and sugar – because we were out of sugar. I knew before I even picked up my families favorite fruit what we’d be using them for. 2 lbs for jam, 2 lbs for curd and 2lbs for the kids to snack on.  
     
    Whenever I start canning things I feel like I channel my mom. I can’t remember not having some sort of canned goods in our pantry, and the last couple of years we spent a lot of time doing our canning together. It’s one of the many skills I’m glad my mom taught me how to do. 
     
    Strawberry Jam
    Strawberry Jam
    You’ll never buy store bought again, when you make this Strawberry Jam
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    Ingredients
    1. 2lbs Strawberries, hulled and halved
    2. 2tsp lemon zest
    3. 3 TBS Lemon Juice
    4. 4 cups Sugar
    5. 6 jelly jars, lids and rings – cleaned and sterilized
    Instructions
    1. Combine the Sugar, zest and Juice in a medium sauce pan.
    2. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved.
    3. Add strawberries, and continue to cook over low for about 20 minutes or until they start to release juice.
    4. Stir.
    5. Boil slowly until you get a gel state. Fill 6 jelly jars (or 1/2 pint).
    6. To seal the jars –
    7. After filling your sterilized jars, wipe down the rims.
    8. Dip the lids in boiling water, and then place on jar.
    9. Twist ring to finger tight.
    10. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
    11. Set on a towel on your counter, and listen for the lids to pop. S
    12. tore in pantry for up to 2 years (but you’ll use it up sooner!)
    Notes
    1. You can tell it’s thick enough by putting a plate in the freezer for a couple minutes, and then putting some jam on it. If it gels up, you’re good! If it’s still runny, keep boiling.
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    Strawberry Curd
     
    Strawberry Curd
    Layer in cake, top over vanilla ice cream, or eat Strawberry Curd by the spoonful.
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    Ingredients
    1. Strawberry Curd
    2. 2lbs Strawberries, hulled and halved
    3. 1 cup sugar
    4. 1 stick unsalted butter
    5. 4 large eggs, beaten
    6. 4 jelly jars, lids and rings – cleaned and sterilized
    Instructions
    1. Place strawberries and 4 TBS water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, until strawberries are soft.
    3. Place a mesh sieve over the top half of a double boiler.
    4. Using a slotted spoon, move the strawberries to the sieve.
    5. Push the pulp through the sieve the best you can.
    6. Once it’s through, add the remaining pulp to the pan as well.
    7. Place over bottom boiler filled with water.
    8. Simmer over medium heat.
    9. Add sugar, eggs and butter. Stir constantly until the butter melts, about 10 minutes.
    10. Turn the heat up, and continue stirring for another 10 minutes.
    11. Turn off the heat, stir once more, then pour into your jars.
    12. To seal – follow the same steps for jam. Process for 10 minutes in a water bath.
    13. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
    Notes
    1. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can improvise with 2 pans stacked on top of each other.
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  • Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake

    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake

    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake is a sponsored recipe. This post contains affiliate links, purchasing through them gives me a commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own
     
    I love strawberry season! Those fresh plump red berries call my name every spring. I find they pair perfectly with these cheesecake filled shortcakes.
    Delight in strawberries this spring with this Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake.
    I was so excited when I learned The Daily Meal and Driscoll’s berries were holding a Strawberry Shortcake contest. I remember as a kid going to the pick your own strawberry patch, and just loading up on strawberries and wishing I could stay there forever – or at least all day.  Now I take my kids to our local pick your own patch to fill baskets of their own. They even encourage the kids to taste some berries while picking. 
    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake
     
    The crumbly shortcake makes a perfect base for the no-bake cheesecake filling. Topped with a bright red berry they go from being delicious to taste but also to the eye.  
    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake
     
    When I first heard about the contest from Driscoll’s and The Daily Meal my mind kept jumping to cheesecake. I don’t know why, but a nice pink cheesecake from fresh strawberries sounded so delightful. I debated making a shortcake crust but finally chose to make the cheesecake compliment the shortcake. I hope you enjoy these!
    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake
     
    Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake
    A delicious shortcake holds this Strawberry Cheesecake in place for a feast of the tastebuds and eyes.
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    Shortcake
    1. 2 cups All Purpose Flour
    2. 1/4 cups Sugar
    3. 1 TBS Baking Powder
    4. 1 tsp Baking Soda
    5. 1/4 tsp salt
    6. 1/2 cup Shortening
    7. 1/2 cup Buttermilk
    8. 1 tsp McCormick Valencia Orange Peel
    9. 2 eggs – 1 whole, 1 divided
    Cheesecake
    1. 1 cup finely chopped Driscoll Strawberries
    2. 4oz cream cheese, at room temperature
    3. 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
    4. Juice from 1/2 a lemon
    5. 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
    6. Whole Strawberries for garnish
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 450
    2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
    3. Cut in the shortening, until well combined.
    4. Add the buttermilk, orange peel, 1 whole egg, and 1 egg yolk. Mix until well combined.
    5. Split the batter between 6 mini cheesecake wells.
    6. Beat the remaining egg white, and brush the tops of the batter. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
    7. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
    8. Using a mixer, combine cream cheese, milk, lemon juice, and almond extract until smooth.
    9. Stir in cut Strawberries.
    10. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
    11. Once the shortcake is cooled, scoop out the centers. Set aside the crumbs for garnishing.
    12. Fill the shortcake with 2-3 TBS of Strawberry Cheesecake Filling.
    13. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Or for a more stiff filling and cool treat, freeze for 30 minutes.
    14. Before serving, top each shortcake with a whole strawberry and crumble the extra shortcake across the top.
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    How do you like your Strawberries?