Creme Fraiche Ice Cream with Mixed Berries

Cut the strawberries into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade. Pulse strawberries until rough/finely chopped (Make the chunks larger or smaller depending on your preference, I like ‘em smaller). Set strawberries aside in the bowl.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the heavy cream, creme fraiche and vanilla. Stir in reserved strawberries with all juices. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. You can let it sit in the fridge overnight, but who wants to wait that long?!

Turn on the ice cream maker; pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and let it mix until thickened, about 15 minutes. The last five minutes, pour in the fresh raspberries and blueberries, allowing them to incorporate into the final minutes.

The ice cream will have a very soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, put the finished ice cream into an airtight container and place into the freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

*NOTE: Yields – 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream.

*NOTE: If you don’t have fresh berries, frozen berries can be substituted.