Step 4
Separately, dissolve the cornstarch in 100 ml of water, mixing well with a spoon4.
Step 5
Incorporate the melted cornstarch into the strawberry puree5.
Step 6
Put on the fire and cook on a low flame for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.6.
Step 7
When the mixture starts to simmer and thicken slightly7turn off the flame.
Step 8
Distribute the strawberry mixture into the single-portion cups8.
Step 9
Put in the fridge and let it harden for at least 4 hours9.
Step 10
Once the time has elapsed, unmold the strawberry frosting on a serving plate, garnish with chopped strawberries and fresh mint leaves10, bring to the table and serve.
Advice
For a more spectacular rendering, you can pour the strawberry ice directly into glass cups and then decorate the surface with a dollop of whipped cream, chopped pistachios or chocolate drops. Or you can use a strawberry or berry coulis as a topping, and serve the dessert with homemade cat’s tongues .
Packaged without flour or isinglass, the strawberry gelo is also perfect for those who follow a vegan or gluten-free diet. If you prefer, you can replace the sugar with honey or, for a light version , you can opt for stevia or erythritol : a naturally derived sweetener with a zero glycemic index .
storage
Strawberry frosting can be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a maximum of 2 days .
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