Strawberries
If you love Strawberries, today's post is sure to please. Check out the Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, the Strawberry Frosted Layer Cake, and the rest of today's yumminess. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM BARS
This is from the Food Network, and begins, "We turned your favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream bar into a decadent, over-the-top dessert. They're made with a buttery shortbread crust, super creamy no-churn strawberry ice cream and a sweet-tart layer of strawberry jam."
Active Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes (includes freezing time); Yield: 16 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/strawberry-shortcake-ice-cream-bars-8312352.
Ingredients
One 10-ounce box shortbread cookies, such as Lorna Doone
One 1.2-ounce package freeze-dried strawberries
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
2 cups cold heavy cream
One 18-ounce jar strawberry jam
Directions
Line a 9-by-9-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
Put 2 ounces of the shortbread cookies (about 8 cookies) in a resealable bag and crush into coarse crumbs with a rolling pin. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with 1/2 cup of the freeze-dried strawberries. Add to the bowl with the crushed cookies. Mix to combine and set aside.
Add the remaining 8 ounces of the shortbread cookies (about 32 cookies), the light-brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Pour the jam over the crust and spread into an even layer. Cover and freeze while preparing the ice cream.
Pulse the remaining 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries in a spice grinder until finely ground. Transfer to large bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Whip the cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula until combined, then fold the lightened mixture into the whipped cream until well blended.
Pour the cream mixture over the jam and spread evenly. Top with the crushed shortbread-strawberry mixture. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
Using the foil overhang as handles, lift the ice cream out of the pan and cut into 16 pieces.
STRAWBERRY PIE
Several summers ago, my daughter and I checked out a local fruit stand and came away with a quart of strawberries. They were on sale for $3 for a quart, so how could we pass them up?
Of course, then we had to decide what to do with all these yummy strawberries. And what better use for them than in a pie? So, here goes what I made.
Ingredients
1 quart strawberries
1 C sugar
3 Tablespoons corn start
3/4 cup hot water
1 pie crust
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place pie crust in an ungreased pie pan. Using a fork, pierce crust a couple of times (though don't go overboard), and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Note: If you're using a store-bought pie crust, bake until brown according to the package directions.
Wash strawberries. Cut up half of the berries (about 1 pint) and arrange in pie crust. You don't need to cut the strawberries too small; maybe in half or, for larger strawberries, in fourths.
Mash the remaining berries and place in a medium saucepan. Pour sugar over the strawberries in the pan and combine. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, whisk hot water and cornstarch together, then stir into boiling strawberry mixture. Reduce heat, then simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour thickened mixture over berries in pie crust. Chill for several hours before serving. Oh, and be sure to share!
CAKEY STRAWBERRY COBBLER
This is from Southern Living, and begins, "This strawberry cobbler comes together with just 10 minutes of prep."
Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes; Servings: 6
To view this online, as well as read all the yummy details, go to https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/cakey-strawberry-cobbler.
Ingredients
2 qts. fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, with larger ones quartered (about 2 lb. strawberries)
1 Tbsp. lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup whole buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Direction
Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently stir sliced strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a large bowl until totally combined. Let strawberry mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until juicy, about 15 minutes.
Place butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and put dish in pre-heated oven until butter is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove dish from oven.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk together buttermilk and vanilla in a glass measuring cup. Whisk buttermilk mixture into flour mixture, and continue to whisk until batter is smooth. Pour mixture evenly over melted butter in hot baking dish. (Do not stir.)
Using a slotted spoon, scatter strawberry mixture evenly over batter.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of accumulated juice from bottom of bowl over strawberries. Discard any remaining juice, or reserve for another use.
Bake in preheated oven until batter is puffed and slightly golden in the center and dark golden brown around edges, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE
This is from allrecipes, and was submitted by paniece, who wrote, "I have been baking this strawberry and cream pie since my daughters were very small. They are now 40 and 42. So, as you can see, I have been making this pie for a long time. It is always the one they request when we have BBQs in the summertime. I even make it for them in the winter when I can find fresh strawberries. I think you will like it also. My granddaughter said I should name it 'To Die For Strawberry Cream Pie.'"
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Additional Time: 1 hour; Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes; Servings: 8; Yield 1 (9-inch) pie
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/231506/strawberry-cream-pie-to-die-for/.
Ingredients
1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 (13.5 ounce) package strawberry glaze
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
Directions
Stir together strawberries and glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
Beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer just until it begins to thicken; add cream cheese mixture and continue beating until thick. Pour mixture into baked pie crust; top with strawberry mixture. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.
Cook’s Note
I slice the bigger berries and leave the smaller ones whole.
You can find strawberry glaze in the produce section of the grocery store.
STRAWBERRY FROSTED LAYER CAKE
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "The star of this beautiful cake is the fresh strawberry buttercream frosting that’s bursting with summer flavor. As impressive as it looks, this cake is made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix."
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes; Servings: 12
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cake
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box
Frosting
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla
Betty Crocker™ Red Gel Food Color
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (about 10 medium)
Decoration
Whole fresh strawberries
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide evenly between pans.
Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in strawberry jam and vanilla until blended. Tint frosting with food color to desired color.
Place one cake layer rounded side down on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top. Place 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, in single layer, on frosting layer to within 1/2 inch from edge of cake. Top with second cake layer, rounded side down. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top and add remaining sliced strawberries; top with third cake layer rounded side up. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving. Place whole strawberries in center on top of cake. Store any remaining cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
tip 1
If baking three layers but not all three fit in the oven, refrigerate one pan of batter until others are baked, and then bake remaining layer separately.
tip 2
When making frosting, be sure the butter and cream cheese are softened before beating with electric mixer. This, and scraping the bowl, will help your frosting be smooth and lump free.
tip 3
To keep your serving plate clean while frosting this cake, place strips of waxed paper around edge of plate. Remove after frosting is complete.
tip 4
A cake decorating turntable is helpful when frosting a cake. It allows you to turn the cake as you frost, which make it easier to smooth the surface.
HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
This comes from Authentic Florida (originally posted on Feb. 20, 2018, and sent out again on January 14, 2021). The recipe begins, "Did you know that Plant City, Florida is the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World?!? Right now (February) is the perfect time to take a trip to Plant City or to your local pick your own strawberry field and fill up a bucket of fresh, delicious strawberries. Grocery stores and farmers’ markets are also keeping a plentiful inventory. Read on to see how to use these delicious fresh-picked berries for an authentic Florida fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe.
"Enjoy this easy recipe and the delightful pleasure of making your own homemade ice cream."
This can be viewed online at https://authenticflorida.com/articles/homemade-strawberry-ice-cream/.
Ingredients for Florida Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
3 Cups fresh Florida strawberries, stemmed and sliced
4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1-1/2 Cups of sugar divided (1/2 cup & 1 full cup)
1-1/2 Cups of whole milk
2-3/4 Cups heavy cream
1-1/2 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
Step One
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours.
Using a strainer, strain the berries, reserving the juices.
Then, mash or puree half the berries.
Step Two
In medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. If you don’t have a mixer, use a hand whisk for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries and vanilla.
Step Three
Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into the freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened about 20-25 minutes.
Five minutes before the mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, don’t despair, you don’t need one, just:
Pour in the reserved strawberries, mix and place into a plastic container covered with a tight lid and chill in the freezer overnight, stirring occasionally until hardened.
Note: The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
Adapted from Cuisinart recipe.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM BARS
This is from the Food Network, and begins, "We turned your favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream bar into a decadent, over-the-top dessert. They're made with a buttery shortbread crust, super creamy no-churn strawberry ice cream and a sweet-tart layer of strawberry jam."
Active Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes (includes freezing time); Yield: 16 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/strawberry-shortcake-ice-cream-bars-8312352.
Ingredients
One 10-ounce box shortbread cookies, such as Lorna Doone
One 1.2-ounce package freeze-dried strawberries
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
2 cups cold heavy cream
One 18-ounce jar strawberry jam
Directions
Line a 9-by-9-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
Put 2 ounces of the shortbread cookies (about 8 cookies) in a resealable bag and crush into coarse crumbs with a rolling pin. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with 1/2 cup of the freeze-dried strawberries. Add to the bowl with the crushed cookies. Mix to combine and set aside.
Add the remaining 8 ounces of the shortbread cookies (about 32 cookies), the light-brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Pour the jam over the crust and spread into an even layer. Cover and freeze while preparing the ice cream.
Pulse the remaining 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries in a spice grinder until finely ground. Transfer to large bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Whip the cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula until combined, then fold the lightened mixture into the whipped cream until well blended.
Pour the cream mixture over the jam and spread evenly. Top with the crushed shortbread-strawberry mixture. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
Using the foil overhang as handles, lift the ice cream out of the pan and cut into 16 pieces.
STRAWBERRY PIE
Several summers ago, my daughter and I checked out a local fruit stand and came away with a quart of strawberries. They were on sale for $3 for a quart, so how could we pass them up?
Of course, then we had to decide what to do with all these yummy strawberries. And what better use for them than in a pie? So, here goes what I made.
Ingredients
1 quart strawberries
1 C sugar
3 Tablespoons corn start
3/4 cup hot water
1 pie crust
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place pie crust in an ungreased pie pan. Using a fork, pierce crust a couple of times (though don't go overboard), and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Note: If you're using a store-bought pie crust, bake until brown according to the package directions.
Wash strawberries. Cut up half of the berries (about 1 pint) and arrange in pie crust. You don't need to cut the strawberries too small; maybe in half or, for larger strawberries, in fourths.
Mash the remaining berries and place in a medium saucepan. Pour sugar over the strawberries in the pan and combine. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, whisk hot water and cornstarch together, then stir into boiling strawberry mixture. Reduce heat, then simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour thickened mixture over berries in pie crust. Chill for several hours before serving. Oh, and be sure to share!
CAKEY STRAWBERRY COBBLER
This is from Southern Living, and begins, "This strawberry cobbler comes together with just 10 minutes of prep."
Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes; Servings: 6
To view this online, as well as read all the yummy details, go to https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/cakey-strawberry-cobbler.
Ingredients
2 qts. fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, with larger ones quartered (about 2 lb. strawberries)
1 Tbsp. lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup whole buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Direction
Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently stir sliced strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a large bowl until totally combined. Let strawberry mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until juicy, about 15 minutes.
Place butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and put dish in pre-heated oven until butter is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove dish from oven.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk together buttermilk and vanilla in a glass measuring cup. Whisk buttermilk mixture into flour mixture, and continue to whisk until batter is smooth. Pour mixture evenly over melted butter in hot baking dish. (Do not stir.)
Using a slotted spoon, scatter strawberry mixture evenly over batter.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of accumulated juice from bottom of bowl over strawberries. Discard any remaining juice, or reserve for another use.
Bake in preheated oven until batter is puffed and slightly golden in the center and dark golden brown around edges, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE
This is from allrecipes, and was submitted by paniece, who wrote, "I have been baking this strawberry and cream pie since my daughters were very small. They are now 40 and 42. So, as you can see, I have been making this pie for a long time. It is always the one they request when we have BBQs in the summertime. I even make it for them in the winter when I can find fresh strawberries. I think you will like it also. My granddaughter said I should name it 'To Die For Strawberry Cream Pie.'"
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Additional Time: 1 hour; Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes; Servings: 8; Yield 1 (9-inch) pie
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/231506/strawberry-cream-pie-to-die-for/.
Ingredients
1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 (13.5 ounce) package strawberry glaze
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
Directions
Stir together strawberries and glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
Beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer just until it begins to thicken; add cream cheese mixture and continue beating until thick. Pour mixture into baked pie crust; top with strawberry mixture. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.
Cook’s Note
I slice the bigger berries and leave the smaller ones whole.
You can find strawberry glaze in the produce section of the grocery store.
STRAWBERRY FROSTED LAYER CAKE
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "The star of this beautiful cake is the fresh strawberry buttercream frosting that’s bursting with summer flavor. As impressive as it looks, this cake is made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix."
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes; Servings: 12
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cake
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box
Frosting
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla
Betty Crocker™ Red Gel Food Color
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (about 10 medium)
Decoration
Whole fresh strawberries
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide evenly between pans.
Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in strawberry jam and vanilla until blended. Tint frosting with food color to desired color.
Place one cake layer rounded side down on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top. Place 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, in single layer, on frosting layer to within 1/2 inch from edge of cake. Top with second cake layer, rounded side down. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top and add remaining sliced strawberries; top with third cake layer rounded side up. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving. Place whole strawberries in center on top of cake. Store any remaining cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
tip 1
If baking three layers but not all three fit in the oven, refrigerate one pan of batter until others are baked, and then bake remaining layer separately.
tip 2
When making frosting, be sure the butter and cream cheese are softened before beating with electric mixer. This, and scraping the bowl, will help your frosting be smooth and lump free.
tip 3
To keep your serving plate clean while frosting this cake, place strips of waxed paper around edge of plate. Remove after frosting is complete.
tip 4
A cake decorating turntable is helpful when frosting a cake. It allows you to turn the cake as you frost, which make it easier to smooth the surface.
HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
This comes from Authentic Florida (originally posted on Feb. 20, 2018, and sent out again on January 14, 2021). The recipe begins, "Did you know that Plant City, Florida is the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World?!? Right now (February) is the perfect time to take a trip to Plant City or to your local pick your own strawberry field and fill up a bucket of fresh, delicious strawberries. Grocery stores and farmers’ markets are also keeping a plentiful inventory. Read on to see how to use these delicious fresh-picked berries for an authentic Florida fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe.
"Enjoy this easy recipe and the delightful pleasure of making your own homemade ice cream."
This can be viewed online at https://authenticflorida.com/articles/homemade-strawberry-ice-cream/.
Ingredients for Florida Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
3 Cups fresh Florida strawberries, stemmed and sliced
4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1-1/2 Cups of sugar divided (1/2 cup & 1 full cup)
1-1/2 Cups of whole milk
2-3/4 Cups heavy cream
1-1/2 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
Step One
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours.
Using a strainer, strain the berries, reserving the juices.
Then, mash or puree half the berries.
Step Two
In medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. If you don’t have a mixer, use a hand whisk for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries and vanilla.
Step Three
Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into the freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened about 20-25 minutes.
Five minutes before the mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, don’t despair, you don’t need one, just:
Pour in the reserved strawberries, mix and place into a plastic container covered with a tight lid and chill in the freezer overnight, stirring occasionally until hardened.
Note: The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
Adapted from Cuisinart recipe.
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