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The creamiest Fresh Lemon Custard Ice Cream that’s a summer must try! It’s like no other ice cream you’ve had, homemade or store-bought.
The tart, citrus flavor is unique and so refreshing because it’s made with fresh lemon juice in the lemon curd. The Lemon curd turns into a creamy lemon custard, then frozen until it’s perfectly delicious.
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Custard-Based Ice Cream
I love custard-based ice cream. So thick and rich. So creamy. Luscious! So pleasing to the tongue and the tummy!
Now, don’t get me wrong, the ease of a no churn ice cream is awesome. I even have a recipe on the blog for one, Coffee Toffee Ice Cream. But, for texture, an old fashioned custard ice cream simply can’t be beat!
And this Lemon Ice Cream is one of my favorites! Tangy, tart lemon, offsetting sweet cream. Not too sweet. Oh, this one is just so good!
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Meyer Lemons or Regular Lemons?
If you have Meyer Lemons, it’s even better!
This past winter I was given bags of Meyer Lemons by my friends and family, so I zested and juiced them and froze that zest and juice in ice cube trays. Learn how to freeze and save your lemons here.
I’m still using those sweet lemons now! I just take out some of the lemon ice cubes, defrost them in the microwave, and measure out what I need for the recipe.
Any extra defrosted lemon juice goes into a glass of water for me to drink. And the zest stays in the freezer as well. I just break off any measurement I need and pop the rest back in the freezer.
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Lemon Extract
You’ve seen me talk about lemon extract before. I use it in almost all of my lemon recipes. I love it because it helps brighten the lemon flavor in all your desserts.
Great fruit ice creams
Fruity ice creams are so refreshing on a hot summer day. Here are some of my favorites! Be sure to give them a try! Peach Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, and Pineapple Ice Cream.
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Recipe
Lemon Ice Cream
Debi
The creamiest Fresh Lemon Custard Ice Cream that’s a summer must try! It’s like no other ice cream you’ve had, homemade or store-bought. The tart, citrus flavor is unique and so
refreshing because it’s made with fresh lemon juice in the lemon curd.
4.87 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Chilling time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 315 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice from 5-6 large lemons
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large whole eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 cups light cream or whipping cream
- pinch salt
Instructions
In a large metal bowl or the top of a double boiler, combine lemon juice, butter, eggs, and sugar. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water; whisk until butter melts, sugar dissolves, and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Allow the lemon curd to cool slightly, and stir in the extract, cream, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until cold or overnight.
Stir the cold custard well, then freeze in your ice cream machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. When finished, the ice cream will be soft, like soft serve. For firmer ice cream, freezer at least 2 hours.
Notes
A serving size is typically about 1/2 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 6.3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Keyword ice cream, lemon
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