Lemon Gelato Recipe
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Lemon Gelato Recipe
Description
This Lemon Gelato recipe begins by extracting and straining fresh lemon juice from roughly three lemons to remove seeds and peels. The juice is mixed with granulated sugar until dissolved, then combined with heavy cream and whole milk to form the base mixture. This mix balances tart citrus with the richness of dairy and sweetness of sugar for a classic Italian-style frozen dessert.
When using an ice cream maker, the mixture is churned for about 40 minutes until it achieves smoothness and a soft-serve gelato consistency. Without one, the recipe suggests combining the ingredients thoroughly, then freezing with periodic stirring to reduce ice crystal formation and achieve a creamy texture.
The gelato is tangy and refreshing with a creamy mouthfeel, suitable for a light summer dessert or paired with other Italian treats. The careful balance of ingredients allows the lemon flavor to shine through without overpowering sweetness or heaviness.
Ingredients
- 125 ml lemon juice ½ cup (about 3 lemons)
- 150 g granulated sugar ¾ cup
- 250 ml milk 1 cup, whole and fresh
- 250 ml heavy cream 1 cup
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Gelato WITH Ice Cream Maker
- Wash and squeeze the lemons. You will need about 125 ml (½ cup) of juice. Of course, it depends on the size of the lemons. About three lemons should be fine.
- Strain the juice through a strainer to remove any seeds or peels.
- Pour the strained juice into a larger container. Add the sugar to the lemon juice and stir.
- Then add the heavy cream and finally the whole milk. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the basket of the ice cream maker, close it and start. After about 40 minutes (time may vary depending on the model of the machine) your lemon gelato is ready!
How to Make Lemon Gelato WITHOUT Ice Cream Maker
- Wash and squeeze the lemons. Strain the juice through a strainer to remove any seeds or peels.
- Pour the juice into a larger bowl. Add the sugar and stir. Then add the very cold whole milk. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Whip the cream with the help of a stand mixer or an electric whisk.
- Then add the milk and lemon mixture and stir gently from bottom to top to combine. Pour the mixture into a gelato container and place it in the freezer for about 5 hours. Every 30 minutes you have to break the frozen surface. So remove from the freezer and mix for about 30 seconds using a hand whisk or an electric whisk on low speed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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