In a spacious bowl, gently whip the heavy cream together with the pure vanilla extract until it forms lovely stiff peaks. This creates the wonderfully creamy base!
Carefully spoon generous dollops of the whipped cream onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop it into the freezer until each dollop is perfectly firm, which usually takes about 3 hours.
Once your whipped cream dollops are frozen solid, gently peel them off the parchment paper and transfer them to a powerful blender.
Now, add the wholesome strawberries, the bright lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of your chosen powdered sweetener to the blender. Blend everything until you achieve a wonderfully smooth and creamy consistency.
Next, add the crushed ice and cold water to the mixture. Blend again until everything is thoroughly combined and perfectly frosty.
Give it a quick taste! If you prefer it a bit sweeter, feel free to add the remaining tablespoon of sweetener.
Pour this delightful, healthy drink into four glasses and serve immediately for ultimate refreshment!