Yesterday was my first visit to one of the local farmer’s markets and among the offerings were some beautifully ripe strawberries. So ripe in fact that I knew it would be a shame to allow them to sit overnight. I decided to use these juicy berries bursting with flavor in a Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Soda served for dessert at dinner.
Here’s how I did it…
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Soda
If the berries are ripe enough there is no need for a blender. Simply mash the berries with a potato masher, and strain through a sieve, pushing the fruit through with the back of a spoon leaving behind any pieces.
Add a generous ¼ cup of the strawberry base to each ice cream soda glass.
Add enough milk (skim, whole, or anything in between is fine) to fill the glass to 1/3.
Mix well with a spoon. If the berries are not sweet enough you can add a bit of sugar.
Add 2 generous scoops of good vanilla ice cream to each . Pour chilled club soda to the brim, and top it with a mini scoop of the ice cream.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Repeat the above with the rest of the summer’s berries and fruits for a yummy summer!