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Lemon Ice Cream (Lemon Gelato)
A super easy, Italian lemon ice cream recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (UK: double cream)
- ½ cup whole milk plus 1 Tbsp
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅞ cup lemon juice (a little less than a cup)
- 4 Tbsp grated lemon zest (organic)
Instructions
- Pour the cream and milk into the blender container with the sugar. Then add the lemon juice.
- Blend for about 20 to 30 seconds then add the grated lemon zest.
- Blend again for a few seconds. Pour into a metal pan and place in the freezer for about an hour.
- Remove from the freezer and stir with a spoon. Repeat this two more times (twice in two hours.) You will see the mixture begin to take on the texture of ice cream. When it's ready, scoop into bowls, cups, or cones to serve.
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Notes
- Use organic ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.