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- Here’s Your Damn Strawberry Ice Cream
- (Makes 1 quart)
- 1 pint fresh ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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