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Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

[heart_this] · Jul 7, 2009 · 67 Comments

Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

Strawberry season is in full swing and I have certainly been enjoying it! Last year I tried roasting strawberries for the first time with great results and I was thinking that a roasted strawberry ice cream would be a good idea. Roasting the strawberries seems to concentrate and intensify their flavour and when they roast they release their juices which gets all nice and syrupy and good. While I was thinking about the concentrated strawberry flavour the strawberry and balsamic vinegar combo came to mind as the a splash of balsamic vinegar also helps to bring out the the natural strawberry flavour. As for the recipe, I started with my standard ice cream base and added the roasted balsamic strawberries so it was pretty simple. When roasting the strawberries I place them on a sheet of foil and fold the edges up to make sure to capture all of the strawberry juices that are released. The roasted strawberry balsamic ice cream was so good! I have been experimenting with the number of egg yolks that I use in my ice creams and I have found that the more that you use the creamier the ice cream is and this time I used 3 egg yolks and the ice cream was nice and smooth and creamy. The strawberry flavour in the ice cream was so intense and bright and vibrant and good! This was easily the best strawberry ice cream that I have had and I will definitely be making some more soon.

Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

Prep Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 cups strawberries (cleaned and hulled)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup full milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar (I used vanilla sugar)
  • 3 egg yolks
directions
  1. Toss the strawberries in the balsamic vinegar and sugar and let sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Pour the mixture on a baking pan covered in foil folded up on the sides to capture the juices.
  3. Roast the strawberries in a preheated 425F/220C oven until they start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Place the strawberries and the juices into a container and chill in the fridge.
  5. Heat the cream, milk and sugar in a sauce pan until it almost boils, about 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low.
  7. Add one tablespoon of the cream mixture to the eggs to temper them.
  8. Add the egg mixture to the sauce pan.
  9. Cook at low heat until it thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
  10. You may want to strain the mixture at this point to remove any bits that may have formed while cooking.
  11. Chill the mixture in the fridge.
  12. Mix the cream and strawberry mixtures.
  13. Freeze according to the instructions for your ice cream machine.
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  1. Kerstin says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I love your creative idea of a roasted strawberry ice cream – it sounds so good!

    Reply
  2. Tiffiny Felix says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:20 am

    I continue to be so impressed with your recipes! This sounds so delicious, and the pistachio's are a great touch 🙂 And the picture is great…perfect ice cream scoops! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:27 am

    What a nice creative idea. Yum!

    Reply
  4. maybelles mom says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:47 am

    I love pistachios and strawberries and strawberries and balsamic so altogether must be great.

    Reply
  5. Christelle says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Shockingly tempting!!!!

    Reply
  6. Phoo-D says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Wow, this is so unique! I love the idea of roasting strawberries. Never would have crossed my mind.

    Reply
  7. Juliana says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:11 am

    These strawberries look just right for the summer…balsamic vinegar…yummie!

    Reply
  8. ttfn300 says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:13 am

    fabulous idea kevin!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:19 am

    Brilliant idea Kevin. Just love the addition of balsamic vinegar and the pistachios would add a nice bit of crunch.

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Wow Kevin, that looks amazing! Balsamic and strawberries have a definitely marriage, can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  11. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Another winner! I'm gaining weight just drooling over that ice cream.

    Reply
  12. Anncoo says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:34 am

    You're so creative! Love your post.

    Reply
  13. Deborah says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:57 am

    What a great flavor combination!

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2009 at 2:37 am

    What a great idea, Kevin. You have out done yourself again!

    Reply
  15. Ninette says

    July 8, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Sounds fabulous. I have an ice cream maker I haven't used in a long time. I may have to pull it out!

    Reply
  16. eatme_delicious says

    July 8, 2009 at 2:57 am

    OOo I'd love a scoop or two or three of this!

    Reply
  17. Bob says

    July 8, 2009 at 3:27 am

    That's a great idea! I need to get an ice cream maker…

    Reply
  18. Christina says

    July 8, 2009 at 3:37 am

    I love the idea of roasting them ahead to bring out more of their natural flavors! Delicious!

    Reply
  19. Cookin' Canuck says

    July 8, 2009 at 3:50 am

    What a brilliant recipe! We love to make strawberry ice cream, but I have never considered using roasted strawberries.

    Reply
  20. Kirby! says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:40 am

    So inventive!! I remember the first time I tried balsamic strawberries, and thought, "I do not understand how this is so good…" Putting it into ice cream form is ingenious!!

    Reply
  21. The Cooking Photographer says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:50 am

    Oh wow. Every once in awhile you make something that blows me away. This is one of them. So simple, yet makes so much sense.

    Reply
  22. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 8, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Very different and unique! This ice cream must be really interesting tasting!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  23. MeetaK says

    July 8, 2009 at 6:42 am

    simply delicious! roasting certainly brings out the intense flavors!

    Reply
  24. Indigo says

    July 8, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Can you believe I still haven't tried strawberries and balsamic together? This seems like a good place to start XD. Looks amazing!

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Appealing like heavan Kevin !!

    Reply
  26. Tender Branson says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Looks wonderful, never imagined strawberries and balsamic vinegar together.

    Reply
  27. elly says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    I don't care how many ice creams I try, strawberry is my #1 favorite. This version with the balsamic looks incredible, and roasting the strawberries is genius! Now that I have an ice cream maker I want to give this a try.

    Reply
  28. ♥peachkins♥ says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    I love strawberries and I love ice cream! I wish I have a cup of this right now!

    Reply
  29. Jenn Sutherland says

    July 8, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Whoa. You know I love making ice cream, and this sounds incredible! Strawberry season has pretty much passed in Chicago, but if I see any at the market this week, I'm definitely going to make a batch of this one!

    Reply
  30. James says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Roast strawberries – great idea. I'm making strawberry ice cream today. I'll try it. I like barbecuing them too.

    The Wagyu – what about wagyu sushi?

    Reply
  31. Peter M says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Kevin, I want a bowl of your ice cream for breakfast!

    Reply
  32. lisa says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    This sounds amazing! I have to try this. –I tried a creme anglaise base for ice cream that had six egg yolks!

    Reply
  33. Michele Morris says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I totally agree with the egg yolks and the creaminess of a custard based ice cream. The strawberry balsamic combo sounds great – for another surprisingly good combo try my Rosemary Ice Cream:

    http://cookingwithmichele.blogspot.com/2009/06/rosemary-ice-cream-with-grilled-peaches.html

    Reply
  34. Kelly says

    July 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Wow! That looks so fantastic. I love the combo of strawberries and balsamic vinegar OVER ice cream. It makes complete sense to make it INTO ice cream! Well done!

    Reply
  35. pigpigscorner says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Such wonderful flavours!!

    Reply
  36. Katerina says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    This is interesting, every year I think I will macerate or roast strawberries when they are in season and then I have so much trouble not just eating them fresh since they seem so precious. Pie is as far as I usually get because of great pressure from my bf.

    That said, I DO really want to try this, maybe I should just buy twice as many strawberries and force myself into it?

    Reply
  37. Zoe says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I love the idea of roasting the strawberry. Very unique!

    Reply
  38. Ivy says

    July 8, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Strawberry ice cream is my favourite and your idea of roasting them sounds brilliant. Pity I have to wait until next year to try this.

    Reply
  39. Cheryl says

    July 8, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Wow that sounds like a decadent combination!

    Reply
  40. Helene says

    July 8, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    This is such an interesting ice cream Kevin. Looks delicious.

    Reply
  41. Cathy says

    July 8, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    I thought I had eaten strawberries in every possible way, but roasting them is an amazing new one. And a splash of balsamic to boot! Wonderful.

    Reply
  42. Marta says

    July 8, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    This is so elegant Kevin!!!!
    Serioulsy, I could see this being a dessert at the poshest bistro! What a great and orginal combiantion, great job!

    Reply
  43. Lo says

    July 8, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Mmm. Balsamic vinegar has been popping up in icecreams all over the place… and I LOVE it!

    Thanks for verifying what I've been suspecting about egg yolks… are you particular about the eggs you use? I've also been suspecting that better eggs = better icecream/custard.

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    This looks fabulous and sounds so flavorful. I can just imagine how creamy it is.

    Reply
  45. Kevin says

    July 8, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    Lo: I have not tried using different eggs yet. Maybe some farmers market fresh eggs would be even better.

    Reply
  46. Clumbsy Cookie says

    July 8, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Kevin, this is such a luscious ice cream! My kind!

    Reply
  47. teresa says

    July 9, 2009 at 12:00 am

    This is such a unique and delicious looking ice cream, gorgeous!

    Reply
  48. Soma says

    July 9, 2009 at 2:12 am

    never roasted strawberries. what lovely flavors Kevin!

    Reply
  49. Parita says

    July 9, 2009 at 9:07 am

    Roasted strawberries sound delicious! lovely click!

    Reply
  50. Pam says

    July 9, 2009 at 11:00 am

    You beat me to it! I've been thinking about making those wonderful roasted strawberries of yours into an ice cream ever since I made that salad.

    Reply
  51. Muneeba says

    July 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    So pretty! And yes, roasting strawberries is one of my fav ways to enjoy them. Now that I have a brand new ice-cream maker, will be trying this recipe soon 🙂

    Reply
  52. Christie's Corner says

    July 10, 2009 at 4:11 am

    Believe it or not, I've never had roasted strawberries before. Love the strawberry balsamic combination, so must give this a try soon. My ice cream maker is all charged up and ready to go…

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  53. Nicisme says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    I've made something similar and 'tis delish! Nice photos Kevin!

    Reply
  54. Eileen @ Passions to Pastry says

    July 10, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    This sounds delicious. I'm adding it to my list.

    Reply
  55. Lori says

    July 10, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Just amde some strawberry balsamic jam last night so I right there with you. Its a wonderful taste. I so need to have it in ice cream form.

    Reply
  56. ejm says

    July 12, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Oh my!! And I thought the strawberry ice cream we made last night was good (using strawberries, sugar, 18% cream). But this sounds great! I love the addition of the balsamic vinegar.

    -Elizabeth

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  57. Sarah Bacon says

    July 12, 2009 at 12:50 am

    I think I roasted the strawberries a little too long as the color of my ice cream is a little darker, bordering on burgundy. It's still extremely delicious however, and a bit jammy. I'd imagine this would also be delicious with some shaved chocolate or chocolate chips.

    OH and you'd better believe that I licked the strawberry roasting aluminum foil fully before discarding.

    Reply
  58. Sam says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:58 am

    Oh my – this looks incredible, and I'm not even an ice cream person. Gorgeous.

    Reply
  59. HoneyB says

    July 12, 2009 at 11:47 am

    this is gorgeous!

    Reply
  60. Ginny says

    July 13, 2009 at 3:39 am

    What a great idea! Roasted strawberries with balsamic sounds delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Julia says

    July 13, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Oh boy this looks good. I just did a strawberry project on my blog and tried strawberries with balsamic. I wish I had tried this too!

    Reply
  62. Danielle says

    July 13, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Great combo! I've never thought about it for ice cream before! I've gotta try this! Looks beautiful with the pistachio garnish!

    Reply
  63. Daniel says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:39 am

    very very yummy Ice Cream a water is coming in my mouth ………………after seeing this first i am going to buy a Ice Maker after that i will………….. try thnx for such a nice post………….

    Reply
  64. Arielle says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:44 am

    I've done strawberry balsamic ice cream before–but roasted! Brilliant!! Love your pictures, too!

    Reply
  65. Caren says

    August 22, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Thanks for posting this recipe, it was outstanding!

    The only addition I made was:
    making a second batch of the roasted balsamic strawberries. Pureed them w/an additional tbsp of sugar, then added a tbsp of good Port wine.

    Served it as a topping or plate schmear. A little goes a long way as the flavors are concentrated and intensely strawberry! …it was a great addition and really brought out all the flavors of the ice cream.

    Love ur blog and have been following for a few years 🙂

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    I had the idea to roast strawberries and searched it on the net. Luckily you took all of the guess work out of it. I made a taster run and decided to add 2 Tsp. cinnamon, it warmed it up a bit for me. I plan on making the ice cream to go with this but used the taster batch as a topping for Vanilla ice cream, very tasty.Great recipe, Thank you

    Reply
  67. richardparker says

    March 29, 2019 at 2:27 am

    This entire post absolutely ROCKS! Thank you for all the hard work you put into it. It really shows. ice shaver machine

    Reply

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