• Summer is here in full swing and what better way is there to cool off than with a delicious ice cream? This strawberry and salted nuts ice cream is quick, easy, and a fun kitchen activity to do with the kids!

    Strawberry and salted nuts ice cream

    Serves: 4 - 6
    Total Time: 20 mins + 6 hrs, to chill

    Ingredients

    • 250ml (1 cup) double-thick/ thick cream
    • 150g icing sugar, sifted
    • 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream, whipped to soft peaks
    • 100g mixed salted nuts, roughly chopped
    • seeds of 1 vanilla pod
    • large pinch salt
    • 500g fresh strawberries, mashed + extra, to garnish
    • fresh mint leaves, to garnish

    Instructions

    1

    Use a free-standing mixer or an electric handheld beater to whisk the double-thick/thick cream and icing sugar together until thick and smooth. Fold in the freshly whipped cream, salted nuts, vanilla seeds, salt and mashed strawberries.

    2

    Transfer the mixture to a freezer-proof bowl and freeze until firm, about 6 hours. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

    3

    Enjoy scoops of the ice cream garnished with the fresh strawberries and mint leaves.

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    Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube

    Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Imka Webb
    Author

    Imka Webb is a freelance digital marketing expert and the digital editor of Food & Home Entertaining magazine.  www.imkawebb.com