This frozen yogurt is a snap to put together, especially welcome in the summer which is when you may want to limit your time in a warm kitchen. But don’t let its ease of preparation fool you; this vibrantly colored frozen yogurt provides the biggest blast of strawberry flavor imaginable.

　　

Ingredients

makes about 1 quart (1 liter)

　　1 pound (450 g) fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled

　　2/3 cup (130 g) sugar

　　2 teaspoons vodka or kirsch (optional)

　　1 cup (240 g) plain whole-milk yogurt

　　1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Slice the strawberries into small pieces. Toss in a bowl with the sugar and vodka or kirsch, if using, stirring until the sugar begins to dissolve. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring every so often.

　　

Step 2

Purée the strawberries and their liquid with the yogurt and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth. If you wish, press the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any seeds.

　　

Step 3

Refrigerate for 1 hour, then freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

　　

Perfect Pairing

Step 4

For Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Meringues (pictured on page 235), fill Meringue Nests (page 234) with Strawberry Frozen Yogurt. Add a dollop of Whipped Cream (page 170), and surround the frozen yogurt and meringue shell with lots of sliced sweetened strawberries, adding a few raspberries or mango slices if you like.

　　The Perfect Scoop