{"id":238612,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-lemon-ice-cream\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T16:29:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:29:53","slug":"simple-lemon-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-lemon-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"
Homemade ice cream is unquestionably one of life’s greatest joys. In the summertime, when the balmy weather has you craving something cool and refreshing, a bowl of lemon ice cream satisfies like nothing else. All that bright, citrusy goodness is the sweetest antidote for the heat.<\/p>\n
Like other ice creams, this one is ultra-creamy, thanks to a combo of heavy whipping cream and milk. What sets this one apart, though, is the tangy lemon flavor laced with a hint of vanilla. And you don’t even need an ice cream maker to prepare it! Once it’s frozen and stirred, you can enjoy it by the bowlful or as a marvelous topping for pies, ice cream sandwiches and more.<\/p>\n
Pour the milk into a small pot, and heat to 175\u00b0F. Whisk in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Once the sweetened milk has cooled, stir in the lemon juice.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Use an instant-read thermometer to know when the milk is at the right temperature to add the sugar.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff. Fold in the vanilla extract and milk mixture. Transfer to a freezer-safe 9-inch square dish.<\/p>\n Cover or keep your lemon ice cream in an airtight, freezer-safe container, and pop it in the freezer. Enjoy within two to three weeks. After a few weeks, the ice cream will start developing more ice crystals and won’t be as soft.<\/p>\n Of course! While there are many first-rate ice cream makers<\/a>\u00a0out there, whipping up a batch of ice cream without an ice cream maker is a breeze. One of the reasons this recipe ranks among our top ice cream recipes<\/a> is that there’s no need for an ice cream maker. If you happen to have one at home and want to make the most of it, head over to our complete guide on how to use an ice cream maker<\/a>. It covers churns, compressor models, the works!<\/p>\n A sprig of mint, a handful of seasonal berries or chopped fruit, or even a little drizzle of chocolate or honey are brilliant ways to jazz up your lemon ice cream. Serve a scoop with pie or cake. Lemon ice cream pairs especially well with berry pies<\/a>. Use it as the filling for ice cream sandwiches<\/a> or ice cream cake<\/a> (amazing for summer birthday parties), or build an ice cream sundae<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lovely, bright and wonderfully refreshing, five-ingredient lemon ice cream is the perfect way to keep cool this summer. The best part? 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Can you make lemon ice cream without an ice cream maker?<\/h3>\n
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