Strawberry Patch Ice Cream

• servings: Chilling time: 8 hr

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 drops red food color (optional)

1 (20-ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed, mashed

2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and food color, if desired. Stir in strawberries and mix until thoroughly combined.

2. In a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat heavy cream 4 to 6 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cream into strawberry mixture until thoroughly combined.

3. Place in an airtight storage container and freeze 8 hours, or until firm.

Notes

Add more or less of the food color, depending on the natural color of the frozen strawberries and the color of ice cream desired.