Recipe Strawberry-Banana-Pistachio Frozen Dessert

[TastyReuben]

Strawberry-Banana-Pistachio Frozen Dessert
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
1 tsp honey
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. Spread the strawberries into an even layer on the prepared pan. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the berries have begun to release their juices and are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let the strawberries cool completely. Meanwhile, place banana slices in a freezer-safe container lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, close the container, and place in the freezer.
3. Transfer the strawberries and their juices to two wide freezer-safe containers, spreading the strawberries in a thin layer to avoid clumping. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Thaw the strawberries at room temperature for 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Add the frozen banana slices and honey and pulse until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the nuts and pulse to combine. Transfer the purée to a small baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap onto the surface of the nice cream. Freeze until firm.

Recipe courtesy of WeightWatchers.com

The CookingBites recipe challenge: berries

Strawberry-banana-pistachio frozen dessert

• TastyReuben
• 29 Jul 2022

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

What an interesting technique, roasting the strawberries first. What effect does that have on the flavor? I'm guessing something like the difference between raw strawberries and strawberries in a shortcake, but more pronounced.

 

[TastyReuben]

What an interesting technique, roasting the strawberries first. What effect does that have on the flavor? I'm guessing something like the difference between raw strawberries and strawberries in a shortcake, but more pronounced.

It intensifies it.