Strawberries, Scoops, and Social Hour

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by Hannah (BitterSweet)
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June gloom is a real weather phenomenon that plagues much of the California coast, just as we begin to settle into a comfortable summer routine. Low lying fog clouds the city streets, bringing with it a clammy, cold dampness that’s hard to shake off. Though the southern part of the state is frequently credited for this plague, bay area residents are just as well versed in the ways of the haze. Though the effect has been mild this year, it’s still routine to bundle up in long sleeves and a jacket before heading out each morning.

That said, no temperature is ever too cold to enjoy ice cream.

The frozen desserts program is already in full operation over at Nourish Cafe, where I’ve begun churning away to share some of my favorite sweet scoops. These new blends are based on my original recipes from Vegan a la Mode, retrofitted to accommodate a wider range of palates, preferences, and behind the scenes, commercial production. You really come to appreciate the ease in which full ice cream parlors dish out dozens of flavors once you’ve spend the weekend cooking and churning gallons of just two creamy bases.

It’s a labor of love, because now I can share my passion for ice cream with a whole new audience.

Fresh Strawberry and Citrus Zinger Ice Cream are the current frozen features, available 7 days a week, rain or shine, gloom or summer glow. As we bid farewell to June, there’s nothing stopping the tidal wave of ice cream indulgence, which is why we’re celebrating with a grand ice cream social. If you’re local to the bay area, meet, greet, and eat with us! While mingling and munching, I’ll share tips on how to make healthier vegan frozen treats and answer all your churning questions. Don’t miss this premier plant-based ice cream social, if only for access to the unlimited topping bar.

If you’re not local, I’m very sorry for your loss. However, I would never be so cruel as to tease you with unattainable delicacies, out of reach but for a select few. You can whip up that very same strawberry sensation anywhere in the world- Although I’ve scaled down the batch for you, just in case you didn’t need to make 100+ servings at once.

Yield: Makes About 1 1/2 Quarts

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Make the most of fresh strawberries while they're in season! This creamy blend is sweet, rich, full-flavored, and stunningly made of all healthy, whole foods. Treat yourself with a more wholesome frozen dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Arrowroot
  • 1 Pounds Fresh Strawberries, Hulled and Roughly Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 (13.5-Ounce) Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Vigorously whisk together the maple syrup and arrowroot in a medium saucepan. Once the starch is incorporated smoothly without any remaining lumps, add the strawberries. Turn on the heat to medium, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer, stewing the berries gently for about fifteen minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, incorporate the vanilla and salt, and cool completely.
  2. Chill in the fridge for at least three hours before transferring the mixture to your blender and thoroughly pureeing. If you don’t have a high-speed blender that will thoroughly pulverize all of the fruit into a silky-smooth custard, pass the base through a fine-meshed strainer and discard the solids.
  3. Churn according in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or give an alternative freezing method a spin!

Notes

Adapted from from Vegan a la Mode by Hannah Kaminsky.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g

All nutritional information presented within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on BitterSweetBlog.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. Even though I try to provide accurate nutritional information to the best of my ability, these figures should still be considered estimations.

© Hannah Kaminsky
Cuisine: American / Category: Frozen Desserts

 

15 thoughts on “Strawberries, Scoops, and Social Hour”

  1. Sorry to hear your weather is gloomy, but that Ice-cream is enough to brighten anyone’s day.. Sounds scrumptious xxx Love and Hugs and have a wonderful weekend Hannah.. xx

  4. It’s hot and humid here in Chicagoland, so that looks and sounds wunderbar! I hope your gloom dissipates soon, but in the meantime, eat ice cream. :-)

    janet

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