Strawberry Basil Tart with Avocado Ice cream

Directions

1. Avocado Ice Cream
2. Puree avocados, lime juice, whole milk and sugar in a blender until very smooth in texture.
3. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and whisk in heavy cream until combined.
4. Chill the mixture for a few hours in the refrigerator and then follow the instructions for your ice cream maker.

1. Strawberry Basil Tart
2. Mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until combined well. Using your hands, add butter and crumble into the flour (a food processor can also be used) until the crust mixture resembles a coarse meal.
3. Add the egg yolk and the tequila, and mix together gently until dough is moist.
4. Form dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile mix together strawberries, sugar, Cointreau, orange zest and juice and the basil leaves. Let soak for at least an hour.
6. Roll out dough on a floured surface until it forms a large circle about 16 inches in diameter. ice cream will make it for you. Place rolled dough on a large, thick, greased cookie sheet with sides or, better yet, a large, greased cast iron pan.
7. Place berries in a big pile in the center of the dough, reserving liquid.
8. Fold dough up all around the pile of berries leaving a big hole at the top like a shallow volcano. Pour a little of the liquid in the top and reserve a little for the end.
9. Bake in a preheated oven 375° for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Drizzle finished tart with the remainder of the juice from the berries.