ALMOST INSTANT SOFT SERVE

• Almost Instant Soft Serve
• Ferran Adrià of elBulli made an ingenious ice cream by blending frozen fruit with sugar and fromage blanc—no ice cream maker needed. Swap sweetened condensed milk to make the recipe even more accessible. The creamy, sherbet-style dessert is one for the ages: It uses just four ingredients and comes together with a quick whirl of the food processor.

• 1 1/2 pounds frozen strawberries, mangoes or blueberries
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Kosher salt

How to Make It

Step

In a food processor, pulse the fruit with the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and a generous pinch of salt until the fruit is finely chopped. Puree until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Serve soft or transfer to a metal baking pan, cover and freeze until just firm.

Make Ahead

The soft-serve can be frozen for up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.