Fresh Strawberry Shake

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, plus extra unhulled berries for garnishing $
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 3/4 cups heavy cream or half-and-half

Preparation

1. Cut any large strawberries in half. Place the berries in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. In a blender, combine the sugar and cream or half-and-half. Blend for about 20 seconds or until the sugar dissolves. Add the frozen berries and puree. Divide the mixture among 4 glasses and garnish with the whole berries. Serve immediately.

Cynthia Nicholson, Real Simple

AUGUST 2005