Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month: We All Scream for Strawberry Ice Cream

PUBLISHED ON June 4, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — June is National Dairy Month, honoring one of Colorado's most important agricultural commodities. What better way to celebrate than with some ice cream, just in time to warmer weather! Let's not forget the other star of this recipe – strawberries! With farmers markets starting back up or the opportunity to stop by a u-pick farm or fruit stand, it's easy and fun when you choose fresh Colorado strawberries. Don't know where the best berries are available in your area? We’ve got you covered with our Farm Fresh Directory, which can help you find locations, markets, and farmers.

Colorado is home to 140 dairy farms and 197,000 milk cows producing more than 600,000 gallons of milk each year. Colorado ranks 2nd in milk output per cow and 13th in milk production nationally. Weld and Larimer counties are top producing agricultural counties in our state, with dairy as a top commodity for each (Dairy Max).

Colorado residents are lucky to have local milk sold in retail grocery stores through fresh dairy delivery companies. Find out if the milk in your refrigerator is from Colorado by visiting WhereIsMyMilkFrom.com. Coloradans can find local dairy farmers and cheese makers through farmers’ markets or by searching ColoradoProud.com. Now that summer is here, enjoy your favorite Colorado dairy products fresh or frozen!

Chef Jason says, "Nothing says summer like ice cream. In this recipe, we take some fresh Colorado cream, add in some Colorado strawberries and create the perfect treat for that summer heat. Happy Cooking!"

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Colorado Strawberry Ice Cream

Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC and Ace Hardware Grill Expert

Yield: Serves 6-8

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Ice Cream Base Ingredients

Ice Cream Base Preparation

Step 1 – wash, rinse and dry your ice cream machine's bowl and paddle

For optimal results, steps 2 & 3 can be performed up to 24-36 hours before freezing the ice cream. It's best to chill the ice cream base at least overnight.

Step 2 – place ice cream bowl in the freezer

Step 3 – make ice cream base

Sugared Strawberries

Make 2-3 hours before freezing ice cream base/making ice cream

Strawberry Preparation:

Preparing the mixture for freezing:

Option 1: Use an electric (or old fashioned!) ice cream mixer as directed for the final ice cream product.

Option 2:

If you are of legal drinking age and would like to add a wine with your dessert, try Carlson Vineyards Sweet Baby White. For a non-alcoholic option, check out MOR Kombucha based in Denver. Try their many flavors like pineapple peach, hazy cactus, mojito, and ginger grapefruit!

Visit ColoradoProud.org for more ideas and a complete list of recipes.

— Colorado Department of Agriculture

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