Buttermilk Strawberry Ice Cream

Directions

Add 1 cup strawberries and sugar in a small bowl, gently toss until well mixed, and allow to sit, stirring a few times until the sugar dissolves, 10 to 12 minutes.

Place the strawberry and sugar mixture into a blender and blend until very smooth, or you can use food processor.

Meanwhile, stir together buttermilk, half-and-half, lemon juice, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl.

Press the strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into the bowl.

Stir well, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day.

Then whisk the ice cream mixture again and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker.

Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.

During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add the remaining 1 cup chopped berries.

Place the ice cream in the freezer until ready to serve.

Note: The ice cream may become too hard in the freezer, put it in the refrigerator and let soften for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.