Luscious Strawberry Lemon Slush
Talk about the perfect summer treat! This strawberry lemon slush combines frozen strawberries and fresh lemons to create a refreshing dessert that will surely delight!
My husband is the one that introduced me to the wonderful world of Italian ice. He’s also obsessed with sorbets and lemonade so I decided to hone in on all of these favorites and create a quick homemade version of a slush to satisfy his frozen dessert cravings.
This strawberry lemon slush takes just minutes to make and doesn’t need to be put in the freezer to set. It can be enjoyed right out of the blender. It doesn’t get better than that!
This post is about how to make a strawberry lemon slush.
Luscious Strawberry Lemon Slush
What do I need to make this frozen dessert?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Frozen Strawberries: Yes, they have to be frozen. We don’t use ice in this recipe because that dilutes the flavor and requires added sugars (which I find pointless) so the frozen strawberries are a necessity because that is what gives this slush its quintessential frozen texture!
- Lemons: No need to juice these babies because we toss in whole lemons into the slush (peeled, of course).
- Sugar: Just a bit to counter the acidity of the lemons.
- Water: We need some liquid to help the blender do its job and well, blend.
How do I make this slush?
- To start, peel the lemons.
- Cut them in half and take out all the seeds.
- Put the strawberries, lemons, sugar, and water in the blender.
- Blend until smooth. Use a spatula to push down the slush in between blending, as needed.
Simple, right?
Transfer the slush into serving bowls and serve right away.
Garnish with fresh slices of lemon and strawberries, if desired.
Can I freeze the slush?
This is a little tricky because yes, you can, but there’s a strategy to it. To prevent the slush from turning into a block of ice essentially, you will need to stir it multiple times to maintain the “slushy” texture. Every hour or so while it is in the freezer, you will need to take it out and stir it. Do this repeatedly about 3-5 times. If you just let it freeze without stirring, it will freeze into a block of slush that will be difficult to scoop.
Therefore, I suggest making this slush fresh when you’re ready to enjoy it right away. The texture is perfect right out of the blender!
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these other summer favorites:
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Slivered Almonds and Dates
- Refreshing Watermelon Lime Salad
- Mixed Berry Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
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This post is about how to make a yummy strawberry lemon slush.
Luscious Strawberry Lemon Slush
Ingredients
- 20 frozen strawberries about 4 cups
- 2 medium lemons peeled, seeded
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel the lemons. Cut them in half and take out all the seeds.
- Put the strawberries, lemons, sugar, and water in the blender.Blend until smooth. Use a spatula to push down the slush in between blending, as needed.
- Transfer the slush into serving bowls and serve right away. Enjoy!Garnish with fresh slices of lemon and strawberries, if desired.
Notes
Can I freeze the slush?
This is a little tricky because yes, you can, but there's a strategy to it. To prevent the slush from turning into a block of ice essentially, you will need to stir it multiple times to maintain the "slushy" texture. Every hour or so while it is in the freezer, you will need to take it out and stir it. Do this repeatedly about 3-5 times. If you just let it freeze without stirring, it will freeze into a block of slush that will be difficult to scoop. Therefore, I suggest making this slush fresh when you're ready to enjoy it right away. The texture is perfect right out of the blender!