STRAWBERRY LIME SLUSH

4 pints strawberries, divided use
3 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lime juice

Set aside 4 strawberries for garnish if desired. Place ice and 2 pints strawberries in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until almost smooth. Pour into 2 quart pitcher.

Place remaining 2 pints strawberries, the powdered sugar and lime juice in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until almost smooth. Pour into mixture in pitcher; stir.

Pour into glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries. Serve immediately.

NOTES: Choose brightly colored, plump berries that are uniform in size and still have the green caps attached. Remove the caps before blending!

Servings: 4
Source: Betty Crocker