Lemon Custard Ice Cream Recipe
Lemon custard ice cream is a delightful frozen treat that captures the bright and tangy essence of lemons, combined with the creamy richness of a custard base. This refreshing dessert is perfect for those who enjoy a burst of citrus flavor in their ice cream. The key to its delicious taste lies in the quality of ingredients used, particularly fresh lemons for their zesty juice and fragrant zest.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Zest of lemons
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This forms a custard base for the ice cream.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Let the custard mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the custard mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.
- Pour the chilled custard into the chilled freezer bowl of your ice cream maker.
- Turn on the machine and let it churn for about 25-30 minutes or until the ice cream reaches a creamy consistency.
- Transfer the churned lemon custard ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours for a firmer texture.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Custard Ice Cream!
Notes
This Lemon Custard Ice Cream is a delightful and tangy dessert that's perfect for citrus lovers. The creamy custard base with a burst of lemon flavor makes it a refreshing treat. Always check the nutritional information on your ingredients for accurate calorie counts per serving. Enjoy!