Lemon Ice Cream Recipe

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Ice Cream Recipe

This cool and creamy Fresh Lemon Ice Cream is homemade with real lemon juice and zest for a burst of sweet, citrus flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until sugar is dissolved and small bubbles start to form around the edges of the pan.
  2. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl until light. Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot liquid into the egg yolks while whisking to temper the eggs.
  3. Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the pan with the hot milk liquid and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 170-175 degrees F or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and chill. This can be done overnight in the fridge or by transferring the mixture to a heavy duty zip tight bag and submerging in an ice water bath to speed up the process.
  4. Just before churning, add the lemon juice to the chilled ice cream base. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until it is the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. If desired, add mix-ins during the last minute of mixing.
  5. Transfer to a freezer-safe container (I always use clean bread pans) and freeze for at least 4 hours to "cure" and harden.

Notes

  • You can add in crumbled cookies for a fun variation, or layer in the freezer-safe container with jam or pie filling for a swirled effect.
  • Yield: About 1 1/2 quarts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 207mg (69%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 1089IU (22%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 207mg 69%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 1089IU 22%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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