Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
Make the best Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream at home with this easy recipe. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect ice cream texture. The roasted strawberries give it a fresh, summery flavor that’s better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe and Creamy Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Ready in 25 Minutes.
Why This Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Fresh strawberry flavor with a hint of lime and basil
- Easy to make with an ice cream maker
- Better than store-bought or takeout
What You'll Need for Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Heavy cream
- Milk
- Eggs
- Lime zest and juice
- Fresh basil
- Lime zest
- Lime juice
- Fresh basil leaves
- Optional: Fresh basil leaves
- Optional: Lime zest
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries: Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
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How to Make Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
- Roast Strawberries: Toss strawberries with sugar and lime juice. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend Strawberries: Blend roasted strawberries with lime zest and basil until smooth.
- Make Ice Cream Base: Whisk eggs, sugar, and milk. Add heavy cream and strawberry mixture. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Chill and Churn: Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
- : For a smoother ice cream, strain the strawberry mixture after blending.
- Common mistake and fix: If your ice cream isn't freezing properly, make sure your ice cream maker bowl is frozen solid before churning.
- : For a stronger basil flavor, add a few basil leaves to the ice cream maker during the last few minutes of churning.
Storing & Reheating Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week Make-ahead tip: The strawberry mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a spoonful of strawberry jam to each serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the fresh basil with 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
- Make-ahead: The strawberry mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your ice cream maker's capacity.
- Troubleshooting: If your ice cream is too soft, freeze it for an additional hour or two before serving.
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Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Heavy cream
- Milk
- Eggs
- Lime zest and juice
- Fresh basil
Seasonings
- Lime zest
- Lime juice
- Fresh basil leaves
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lime zest
Instructions
- Roast Strawberries: Toss strawberries with sugar and lime juice. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend Strawberries: Blend roasted strawberries with lime zest and basil until smooth.
- Make Ice Cream Base: Whisk eggs, sugar, and milk. Add heavy cream and strawberry mixture. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Chill and Churn: Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a spoonful of strawberry jam to each serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the fresh basil with 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
- Make-ahead: The strawberry mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your ice cream maker's capacity.
- Troubleshooting: If your ice cream is too soft, freeze it for an additional hour or two before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week
- Make ahead: The strawberry mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe FAQs
Yes, but the texture will be more like a frozen sorbet. Freeze the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until frozen.
This could be due to not churning the ice cream long enough, or not freezing the ice cream maker bowl solid enough. Try churning for an additional 10-15 minutes and make sure the bowl is frozen solid.
Yes, but the flavor will not be as fresh. Thaw the strawberries before roasting.
It will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the freezer.
Yes, this ice cream is perfect for summer cookouts. The fresh strawberry flavor is especially refreshing on hot days.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
