Strawberry Patch Ice Cream

(Courtesy of MrFood.com)

Ingredients:
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring, optional
1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed and mashed
2 c. (1 pint) heavy cream

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine sweetned condensed milk, vanilla and food coloring.  Stir in strawberries and mix until thoroughly combined.

In a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture until thoroughly combined.  Place in an airtight container and freeze 8 hours or until firm.