Description
A delightful and creamy Strawberry Shortcake Sundae Ice Cream that combines the flavors of fresh strawberries, rich cream, and shortcake crumbles for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled & chopped)
- ¼ cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups shortbread cookies or pound cake (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sugar (for crumble)
- Fresh strawberries (halved, for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Extra shortcake crumbles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Swirl: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until syrupy. Mash slightly for a chunky swirl. Let cool completely.
- Make the Shortcake Crumble: Crush cookies or pound cake into coarse crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar until crumbly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves. Chill for 2–3 hours in the refrigerator.
- Churn & Layer: Pour chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency. Layer half the ice cream into a container, swirl in strawberries, and sprinkle with shortcake crumble. Repeat with the remaining ice cream, swirl, and crumbles.
- Garnish & Serve: Freeze 4–6 hours until firm. Scoop into bowls or sundae glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and more crumble.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are ripe for the best flavor.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- Shortcake crumbles can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg