¾cupby volume washed, topped and quartered strawberries
1Tablespoonsugar
pinchof salt
For the Swirl
¼cupdark brown sugarno lumps
Instructions
For the Base
Measure 16 oz (2 cups) half and half and put in a large sauce pan along with both sugars, the corn starch and salt.
In a metal bowl large enough to hold the entire volume of base, whisk together the remaining 8 oz (1 cup) half and half, the sour cream and the vanilla. Set aside.
Bring the first mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Let boil for about 15 seconds, until the "custard" is thick and the raw starch taste has cooked out.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the sour cream mixture.
Chill in an ice bath until the temperature reads 40F. If you don't want to churn your ice cream immediately, cool in an ice bath to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight.
Churn in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
For the Berries
Toss the berries with the sugar and salt and spread out in one layer on a Silpat or non-stick foil lined pan.
Roast at 350F for 30 minutes.
Gently place the roasted berries in a strainer to drain off any liquid. Don't press on them; let them drain naturally for a few minutes.
Spread out on non-stick foil and place in the freezer until you need them.
Putting It All Together (Including the Swirl)
Once the ice cream is at a soft-serve consistency, add the frozen (or partially frozen berries) and let process for another minute or two until the fruit is evenly distributed.
Spoon 1/3 of the ice cream into your container.
Evenly sprinkle on half the brown sugar. The brown sugar will melt into a butterscotchy-ish sauce layer.
Continue layering ice cream, brown sugar and ice cream.
Smooth the top of the ice cream and press plastic wrap directly on the surface.
Freeze for at least 4 hours. 6 to 8 is even better. But you can go ahead and eat some as soon as the sugar dissolves if you want.
Enjoy!
Notes
If you don't want to roast the berries, just serve them scattered on top of the ice cream. Do not add "raw" berries to the base, because they will freeze into hard little rocks.