Strawberry Squash

twissis's Note:

This tasty strawberry treat is from THE BEST OF COOKING by Arne Kruger & Annette Wolter & it included a pineapple variation I have also noted. It was described as a "pre-dinner" drink, but works as an after school treat or dessert & might also be fun for a family of 4 to share ... as written for the kids for the 1st 2 portions & then adding 2 tbsp rum for the 2 adult portions. (Time does not include 30 min for the strawberries to "sit" in the sugar) *Enjoy*

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces strawberries (225 gm, fresh or frozen)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ cup strawberry ice cream
• 1 ½ cups milk (See Note)
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of , but zest & reserve same b4 juicing the lemon
• 1 orange, juice of
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 4 ice cubes (See Note)

Directions:

1. Halve strawberries & place in a bowl. Sprinkle w/the sugar, stir to combine & leave for 30 min for juice to be extracted.
2. Using a blender or immersion blender, puree strawberries & juice created.
3. Add ice cream, milk, lemon & orange juice, lemon zest + confectioner's sugar & blend till well-mixed.
4. Pour into 4 glasses & add 1 ice cube to each glass.
5. NOTE: I entered this recipe as written, but dislike a watered effect from ice cubes. So I freeze the milk in a freezer container as my 1st prep step. Using very cold milk w/ice crystals that often form means no ice cubes are needed when prep is done & you are ready to serve.
6. VARIATION: Replace strawberries w/canned or fresh pineapple & use vanilla ice cream.

Reviews

[Jess4Freedom]

Oh my this was good. I used frozen sweetened strawberries, and skipped the maceration step. I also skipped the confectioner's sugar, as we found it just sweet enough with the ice cream. I love the citrus flavor that comes through with the strawberries. This is a very delicious drink. Made and Reviewed for Football Pool #17 as a recipextra - Congrats on your win! Thanks :)

[diner524]

Twissis this is a wonderful refreshing drink!!! I cut back to serve one and didn't have time to freeze the milk nor get a picture before I had to get to an appointment in the morning. This was my quick morning breakfast using frozen strawberries, so I think that helped out with the milk not slightly frosted. I loved the combination of flavors from the strawberries with the lemon and orange. What a great treat made in your honor of your football pool win!!!

[Sydney Mike]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT DRINK! As with others, I omitted the ice cubes & powdered sugar, then followed the recipe right on down! Really was a dessert, but I was willing to drink it anyway! Many thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Everyday Is a Holiday cooking game]