Strawberry-Buttermilk Freeze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. fresh or frozen, thawed strawberries
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. sugar
2 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
fresh strawberries (optional)

Preparation

Combine 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, buttermilk and sugar in food blender.
Chop until smooth.
Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square pan and freeze 1 to 2 hours or until slushy. Combine beaten egg whites, vanilla and frozen strawberry mixture in blender and process until smooth.
Return mixture to pan and freeze until firm.
Allow to stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Garnish each serving with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Yields 1 quart.