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Strawberry Cream Floats

From Statesboro Market2Go

<p>An ice cold seasonal treat that uses farm fresh strawberries and local dairy products! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>
Source: www.tasteofhome.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 8
Vegetarian!

Ingredients
1 cup Heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar
6 cups Strawberries (frozen)
1 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Lime juice
2 cups Carbonated water (chilled)
4 cups Vanilla ice cream
Fresh strawberries (sliced, optional)

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until soft peaks form. Place in the refrigerator until serving.
  2. Puree the frozen strawberries, sugar, and lime juice in a blender. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discard the seeds, and stir in the carbonated water.
  3. Distribute the ice cream among the 8 glasses and pour the strawberry soda over it. Top with the whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries if desired.