Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream

Name: Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 pound trimmed rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 3 ½ cups); 0.75 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 8 ounces ripe strawberries; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup milk; 2 tablespoons kirsch

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By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on February 2, 2021

Yield:

1 quart

Milk and heavy cream form the base for this egg-free ice cream recipe, while rhubarb and strawberries work in tandem for a delectable late-spring dessert. Kirsch, a sour cherry liqueur, enhances the tart, fruity flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound trimmed rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 3 ½ cups)
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
8 ounces ripe strawberries
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons kirsch

Directions

Place rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer, stirring frequently, until rhubarb is very tender and beginning to fall apart, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a bowl; set aside.
Place strawberries in the bowl of a food processor; puree. Strain through a fine sieve or chinois into a bowl; set aside.
Scald cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not let boil. Remove from heat, add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, combine cooked rhubarb, strawberry puree, cream mixture, and kirsch. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.