Luscious Honey Mascarpone Strawberry Ice Cream

Name: Luscious Honey Mascarpone Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, sliced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 ounces mascarpone cheese; 1 1/2 ounces powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

1
Place the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Set aside.
2
Combine the first 5 ingredients (through the vanilla extract) together with a hand mixer or fork. Set aside.
3
Heat up the milk and whipping cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer around the edges. Just before it goes into a full simmer, remove from the heat and let cool. If the cream is too hot, the honey may curdle.
4
Once it's cooled to lukewarm, add the honey and salt. Stir until the honey is completely absorbed into the cream.Stir in the mascarpone cheese mixture until it is completely dissolved into the honey-cream mixture.
5
By now the strawberries will have softened with the sugar. Process them into a liquid with a food processor and strain into the ice cream base to remove the seeds. This will be enough to provide a hint of strawberry. If you prefer a stronger strawberry flavor, puree 2 cups of sliced strawberries and double the sugar you sprinkle on top of them.
6
Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers directions. If the ice cream is softer than you prefer, harden in the freezer for a short time before serving.
7
I served this with chopped strawberries on top which was a perfect way to bring out more strawberry flavor without inhibiting the wonderful honey-mascarpone flavor.
8
Warning: this ice cream disappears very quickly!

855

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup strawberries, sliced, 1 teaspoon sugar, 6 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1 1/2 ounces powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Luscious Honey Mascarpone Strawberry Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!