Clotted Cream and Strawberry Ice Cream
Clotted cream and strawberry ice cream is a luxurious dessert made with rich clotted cream, fresh strawberries, egg yolks and whole milk. The Thermomix TM7 heats the custard base to exactly the right temperature while mixing, so you get silky, scoopable ice cream without a saucepan or constant stirring. Ideal for summer entertaining.
About this recipe
Clotted cream and strawberry ice cream made in the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of dessert recipe that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into something genuinely special. The base is a cooked custard of whole milk, egg yolks and caster sugar, prepared entirely in the mixing bowl while the machine heats and stirs simultaneously, which means no double boiler, no lumps and no split custard. Rich clotted cream is folded in for that unmistakable Cornish luxury, and fresh strawberries bring a bright, seasonal fruitiness that cuts through the fat. Searching for easy strawberry ice cream recipes or custard-based desserts for your all-in-one kitchen machine will lead you straight here. It is perfect for summer barbecues, garden parties or a weekend treat, and because the TM7 controls the custard temperature precisely, even nervous custard makers succeed first time.
Preparation tips
- Chill the clotted cream, milk and mixing bowl thoroughly before blending, as a cold base churns faster and gives smaller ice crystals and a silkier scoop.
- Hull the strawberries and macerate them briefly with a little caster sugar so they release their juices, then ripple them through the frozen custard rather than fully blending for pretty colour streaks.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pass the cooked egg-yolk custard through a fine sieve before adding the clotted cream; this removes any traces of set egg for a flawless finish.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-light version: replace the whole milk with a lactose-free whole milk alternative and use double cream plus a lactose-free cream substitute instead of clotted cream; the egg-yolk custard method stays exactly the same.
- Festive summer variation: swap half the strawberries for pitted dark cherries and add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the fruit, creating a sophisticated dark-cherry ripple perfect for a garden dinner party.
Why this recipe works
Achieve dessert perfection with this luxurious Clotted Cream and Strawberry Ice Cream, crafted effortlessly in your Thermomix TM7. If you demand flawless texture and silky consistency without the risk of icy crystals, the TM7 is your ultimate kitchen partner. Its precise temperature control ensures the clotted cream and fresh strawberries fuse beautifully for a smooth, professional finish every time. Experience the joy of creating a gourmet dessert that meets your exacting standards, delivering rich flavour and a velvety mouthfeel that truly impresses.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 heats the milk and egg yolks to a precise custard temperature, preventing curdling and delivering a silky base. [Precision Control]
- Using the mixing function at gemiddelde snelheid, the Thermomix blends the clotted cream into the custard until uniformly velvety. [Time Savings]
- The built-in scale weighs the caster sugar directly into the bowl, so sweetness is consistent every single batch. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping the cold cream in the Thermomix incorporates air quickly, giving the strawberry ice cream a lighter, scoopable texture. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding coarse sugar to a fine consistency in the TM7 helps it dissolve completely into the egg-yolk custard without graininess. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- whole milk
- egg yolks
- caster sugar
- clotted cream (55 % fat)
- fresh strawberries