It’s a snap to make this delicious low-fat dessert-you don’t even need an ice cream maker. The ice has a refreshing texture with an appealing crunch.

Serves 8.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 12-ounce baskets strawberries, hulled, halved
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk

    DIRECTIONS

    Puree strawberries and sugar in processor. Add buttermilk and process until smooth. Pour into 8×8x2-inch glass dish. Place in freezer. Freeze mixture until firm, about 3 hours.

    Transfer mixture to processor and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into plastic container. Cover tightly and freeze until firm, about 3 hours (Ice can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.) Let ice soften at room temperature about 5 minutes before serving.