Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream 3.4 (43) 9 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 2, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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. Rate it Print