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Homemade Lemon Ice Cream

Creamy Homemade Lemon Ice Cream with Just 4 Ingredients

This Homemade Lemon Ice Cream is a refreshing, egg-free treat made with just 4 ingredients, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balance sweetness and lemon tang.
Lemon Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Zest Fresh zest from 3-4 large lemons.
  • ½ cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice From 3-4 large lemons.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined. Refrigerate while preparing lemons.
  2. Zest 3-4 large lemons to get 3 tablespoons of zest, then squeeze to yield ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  3. Add lemon juice and zest to the chilled cream mixture, whisk until smooth and integrated.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or freezer for 20 minutes to ensure smooth texture.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
  6. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container, smooth the top, cover, and freeze for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, chill all ingredients and tools. Store ice cream in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to soften slightly before scooping if frozen hard.

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