Lemon Ice Cream

Lemon ice cream like you’ve never tasted before! Sweet cream and sour lemon juice come together in this easy homemade ice cream recipe.

lemon. ice cream. The idea for this sweet and sour ice cream recipe has been scribbling down in his notebook for over a year and I can’t believe it took me this long to finally try it. I’ve made this quite a few times and each time I like it more.

Ice cream in winter? you bet When citrus season is in full swing, you can’t help but mix up this creamy ice cream.

The lemon tart and sweet cream are a combination of freshness and richness at the same time. Nothing beats keeping homemade ice cream in the freezer.

Served on top of this lightly glazed slice of lemon cake, it’s the perfect dessert for a fancy dinner or a casual weeknight.

homemade lemon ice cream

When you think of frozen lemon desserts, you might think of iced lemon sorbet. I love a refreshing fruit sorbet, especially on hot summer days. But this homemade lemon ice cream is nothing like sorbet or sherbet.

A creamy, rich ice cream with an unexpectedly fresh lemony glow.

If you’re still not convinced you should try this, my eldest son chose this ice cream over chocolate ice cream two nights in a row, proclaiming it to be one of the best ice creams he’s ever made. Did.

lemon ice cream

This lemon ice cream used sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, regular whole milk, and sugar as a creamy base.

Filled with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and a dash of vanilla, this ice cream is irresistible.

I love easy-to-make ice cream. Just mix, transfer to the machine, and serve! Don’t have a machine? no worries.

The most common question I get is whether it is possible to make ice cream without a machine. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find full directions here!

Lemon ice cream recipe how to make

Want to know exactly how to make lemon ice cream? First, combine condensed milk and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Add cream, milk, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and a pinch of salt and whisk to combine.

Pour the lemon ice cream mix into an ice cream maker, freeze, and stir according to the manufacturer’s directions.

It is a delicious ice cream that can be used both as soft and hard ice cream.

For soft serve: Serve the ice cream immediately after removing it from the ice cream maker.

For hard ice cream: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and store in the freezer until serving. About 2 hours in the freezer will give it a completely “hardened” texture, similar to store-bought ice cream.

Get ready to enjoy the creamiest lemon ice cream you’ll ever taste!

how to make lemon ice cream

There are a few keys to making this homemade lemon ice cream. Use fresh lemon juice! Sure, you can use the bottled one, but it tastes much better fresh.

It doesn’t take long to squeeze a few lemons. The bright citrus scent of freshly squeezed juice will change the world. Since the lemon is peeled anyway, you can also use the whole fruit.

Chop the lemon peel as finely as possible.The zest adds the depth of lemon flavor this ice cream needs, but you don’t want to chew on big chunks of lemon zest! microplane zester or similar works beautifully.

Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk in this recipe. Evaporated milk does not contain sugar, so the sweetness of the ice cream is not the same. You need that sweetness to balance the sour lemon juice.

lemon dessert

Nothing beats the balance of sweetness and sourness offered by a lemon dessert. When citrus is in abundance, I crave a sunburst lemon bar.

Bright sunshine and warm weather are often associated with lemon desserts, but I love lemon desserts all year round. These Lemon Ginger Cheesecake Mousse Cups were a big hit this holiday season.

If you’re in the mood for more lemon desserts, you’ll also love this divine lemon angel pie and this lemon coffee cake.And don’t miss to try this lemon poppy seed bread that too!

Once you have your own ice cream machine, you are ready to make all kinds of delicious ice cream your family will love. If you love this citrusy ice cream, bookmark Grandma’s Six Threes Ice Cream and Pina Colada Ice Cream and try them next!

Get ready for homemade ice cream like you’ve never tasted before. An unforgettable lemon-loving ice cream that combines sweet cream and sour lemon juice.

With over 70 ice cream recipes here, there’s sure to be something for everyone! If you’re new to making ice cream, vanilla ice cream is the best and easiest way to start.

these are my Favorite cheap container For storing ice cream. Great for gifts (who doesn’t like homemade ice cream?) Great for storage, reuse, and more.

I have more ice cream scoops than I can keep track of at this point and definitely my favorite to play. ice cream scoop It does a great job of cutting hard ice cream and still delivers a good scoop.

Don’t miss our ice cream maker reviews for all the information you need to find the best ice cream maker for your needs! Spoiler alert – top rated machines under $50 may surprise you. No. It certainly surprised me!

{First published 3/25/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/14/23}