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Strawberry and Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

Source of Recipe


From "Williams-Sonoma Fruit Dessert"






List of Ingredients



• 4 cups strawberries
  
• 2 cups crème fraîche or sour cream (do not use nonfat or lowfat)
  
• 1 cup heavy cream
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Pinch of salt
  






Instructions



1. Hull strawberries and coarsely chop; you should have about 3 cups. In blender, combine strawberries, crème fraîche, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt, and purée until smooth. Cover and refrigerate to chill thoroughly, about 3 hours.
   
   
2. Pour strawberry mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
   
   
3. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days, before serving.
   
   Makes 1 quart.