Frozen Strawberry Cream

I use freeze-dried organic strawberries, which are widely available. 4 ounces freeze-dried berries = 1 cup fresh. This frozen treat is very smooth and creamy, has a nice strawberry taste, and may fool many - it is free of eggs, casein/lactose, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, and gluten.

Equipment

Saucepan

Wire whisk

Large metal spoon

Large glass bowl

Plastic storage wrap

Ice Cream of Frozen Yogurt Maker (Cuisinart)

Spatula

Freezer-safe storage container

Ingredients
2-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups cane sugar
1/3 cup Vance's DariFree powder
12 ounces freeze-dried organic strawberries (Trader Joe's - 1 bag)
1 tablespoon pure olive oil, or oil of choice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1. Pour water into medium saucepan; whisk in cane sugar.
2. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook until very hot (not boiling), stirring occasionally.
3. Using wire whisk, beat in DariFree powder; whisk until completely smooth.
4. Add freeze-dried strawberries (remove the packet of silica prior to adding); stir berries in.
5. Whisk in olive oil, pure vanilla extract, and sea salt.
6. Bring to a slow boil; whisking frequently; remove from heat.
7. Immediately, pour mixture off into large glass bowl to cool. Once mixture is cooled to room temperature, cover bowl tightly with plastic; refrigerate until chilled throughout (at least 6 hours).

6 to 24 hours later

1. Prepare ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions.
2. Pour chilled cream mixture into ice cream maker; process according to manufacturers instructions (usually about 20 to 30 minutes).
3. Scoop soft-serve cream from maker into freezer container (preferably of just slightly larger volume); place in freezer until evenly chilled, about 6 hours (or eat as soft-serve immediately)!

Enjoy!