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    Lemon Ice Cream

    Bright, creamy, and full of fresh citrus flavor, this lemon ice cream is sunshine in every scoop! It’s rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, ideal for a refreshing dessert.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Churning and freezing: 3 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 lemons zested
    • 5 egg yolks
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Add milk, sugar and lemon zest to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once mixture begins to bubble remove from heat.
    • Add egg yolks to a large bowl, set aside.
      Strain milk through a sieve into the bowl with egg yolks while whisking.
    • Return mixture to the pot and heat stirring constantly with a silicone spatula until the mixture reaches 192°F and thickens.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in heavy cream.
    • Add mixture to the ice cream maker and churn. If your ice cream maker requires freezing a bowl then you will need to chill the ice cream bowl for at least 3 hours overnight before adding to ice cream maker.
    • Once the ice cream is churned transfer to a container then freeze for 3 hours to set then enjoy! Makes 6-8 servings of about 1/2 cup each.

    Notes

    • Don’t skip straining. Straining the custard removes zest bits and any cooked egg pieces for an ultra-smooth texture.
    • Temper the eggs slowly. Add the hot milk mixture gradually while whisking to avoid scrambling the yolks.
    • Cook to the right thickness. The custard should coat the back of a spoon (around 190–195°F) for that rich, creamy base.
    • Use full-fat dairy. Whole milk and heavy cream give the best texture and prevent iciness.
    • Freeze to set. Let it firm up for a few hours after churning for the perfect scoop.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 893IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 0.4mg