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Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Recipe

A refreshing and tangy ice cream made with Meyer lemons.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer Lemon Zest finely grated
  • ½ cup Meyer Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 large Egg Yolks

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and whole milk until just simmering. Do not boil.
  3. 3. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. 4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and stir in the Meyer lemon zest and juice.
  6. 6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
  7. 7. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  8. 8. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Ice Cream
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