Best 12 Lemon Flavored Italian Ice Recipes

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In this article, discover an exquisite adventure crafting homemade lemon-infused Italian ice, a delightful treat that'll transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. With its invigorating lemon flavor and icy smoothness, this frozen dessert is a delectable symphony of flavors that'll refresh you on sweltering summer days and brighten up any gathering. So, gather your ingredients, grab your aprons, and let's embark on a culinary journey to recreate this Italian classic in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN LEMON ICE



Italian Lemon Ice image

As kids my grandmother used to always make this Italian lemon ice on hot summer days. We loved them and now my kids love them too. The adult version is tasty too!

Provided by tcasa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups water
⅔ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 leaves fresh mint, or as needed
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 fluid ounce raspberry-flavored liqueur (such as Chambord®)

Steps:

  • Whisk water, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium saucepan, then bring to a boil over high heat. Continue to whisk and boil for 5 minutes. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice.
  • Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch pan and freeze for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pan from the freezer and stir with a fork to break up the ice. Freeze again for 3 hours. Scrape and mix ice into shavings with a fork.
  • Serve in chilled glasses garnished with mint and lemon wedges. Top with raspberry-flavored liqueur as a little something extra for adults.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 7.2 mg, Sugar 25 g

LEMON-FLAVORED ITALIAN ICE



Lemon-Flavored Italian Ice image

Italian ice is a summertime frozen treat. In the heat of the summer, you usually notice Italian ice carts out and about, selling them to cool off the kids. It is nothing but flavored ice, but is smooth and sweet. The favorite flavors seem to be lemon, strawberry, and chocolate. Italian ice should never contain any non-dairy creamer and always is made with pure cane sugar.

Provided by MaricruzDiazPR

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Sorbet Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
½ cup cane sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in light corn syrup and lemon juice.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide cooled mixture amongst 3 plastic containers and freeze for 1 hour. Scrape ice crystals with a fork and return to freezer until ice is semi-frozen, 1 to 2 hours, scraping ice crystals every 30 minutes.
  • Scoop Italian ice into small serving cups or cones and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

LEMON ITALIAN ICE



Lemon Italian Ice image

A traditional Italian recipe, lemon ice is the ideal refreshment on a hot summer day. Sweet and tangy, this treat is made with just four ingredients.

Provided by Kyle Phillips

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Allow the water to cool. Add lemon zest and juice and stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into a baking pan and place in the freezer.
  • Gently stir the crystals every 30 minutes or so and leave until all of the liquid is crystallized but not frozen solid, and the mixture is smooth-about 3 hours. When you can no longer stir the mixture, scrape it with a fork as it begins to freeze.
  • Scoop into small cups to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 5 cups (5 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ITALIAN ICE WITH LEMON SYRUP AND TUTTI FRUTTI SYRUP



Italian Ice with Lemon Syrup and Tutti Frutti Syrup image

Michael's note: These syrups are more on the tart side. If you prefer sweeter syrup, add more sugar before boiling.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 lemons, zested and juiced
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch gray salt
1/2 pint strawberries,
1/2 pint blackberries
1/2 pint raspberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch gray salt
2 twists of peppermill
Ice, to serve

Steps:

  • For the syrups: Put all the ingredients for each syrup into 2 separate medium saucepans and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove them from the heat; cool and strain.
  • For the Italian Ice: Put a large bunch of ice in a food processor and process until it is finely ground. Or put the ice in a towel and pound it with a rolling pin or bat until it is finely ground. Scoop into dishes and top with Lemon Syrup or Tutti Frutti Syrup, or both!

ITALIAN ICE



Italian Ice image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups raspberry syrup (recommended: Torani)
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
5 pounds crushed ice (about 6 ice trays)

Steps:

  • Combine the syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint in a small pitcher. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Shave the ice by placing 2 to 3 cups crushed ice at a time in a food processor and running the machine until the ice is finely shaved. Store shaved ice in a large re-sealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 day.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice in a serving dish. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup mixture over the ice. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN ICE



Italian Ice image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups raspberry syrup, such as Torani
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
5 pounds ice (about 6 ice trays)

Steps:

  • Combine the syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mint in a small pitcher. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Working in batches, place the ice in a heavy resealable plastic bag and hit it with a mallet or rolling pin to coarsely crush the ice. Place 2 to 3 cups of crushed ice at a time in a food processor and run the machine until the ice is finely chopped. (You can store the shaved ice in a large resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 day.)
  • Place 1 1/2 cups of shaved ice in each serving dish. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup mixture over each scoop of ice and serve immediately.

LEMON ICE



Lemon Ice image

This refreshing frozen lemon dessert is dairy free. It comes from Chris Bianco of the cookbook, Bianco.

Provided by Chris Bianco

Categories     HarperCollins     Lemon     Lemon Juice     Frozen Dessert     HarperCollins     Ice Cream

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4 cups water
1 teaspoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 1/3 cups fresh lemon juice (8 or 9 lemons)
Special Equipment
Ice cream maker

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, lemon zest, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the mixture from the heat, pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool completely. Add the Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lemon juice and stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.
  • Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Serve the ice in paper cups or small bowls.

LEMON ICE



Lemon Ice image

Don't be tempted to use juice from a bottle -- with so few ingredients, every one really counts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups strained lemon juice (from 10 lemons)
3 large egg whites

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, whisk egg whites on high until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Increase speed to high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form, 2 to 5 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold egg white mixture into lemon juice mixture.
  • Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish. Freeze until just set, about 2 hours. Mixture will have separated into 2 layers; scrape with a fork to recombine. Freeze until firm, 4 hours more (or, covered, up to 3 days). Scoop into dishes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Protein 2 g

ITALIAN WATER ICE - LEMON



Italian Water Ice - Lemon image

I was searching for Italian Ice and I came across this... Taste great - just make sure you keep stirring it while it is freezing. Check for other flavors I've posted.

Provided by Peeeee

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart water
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, rind of, grated no white part

Steps:

  • Boil water and sugar together for 5 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in juice and peel.
  • Pour into shallow bowl and put in freezer.
  • As it starts to freeze, keep stirring the outside crystals into the center and mix in peel.
  • Do about every half hour -MUST DO!.
  • When real slushy, stop and freeze overnight.
  • To serve, you must scrape very thin layers of the slush off the top.
  • I use a big spoon with sharp edges moving it sideways.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 101, Protein 0.2

ITALIAN LEMON ICE



Italian Lemon Ice image

It was very hot and humid here today, so I made some Italian Lemon Ices to help cool off :) I have included both versions because most people have a definite preference for either the "water ices", or the creamier "Roman Style" ices. One of my fondest summer memories as a child, was when my grandmother would "slip" me a dime, so I could go down to the neighborhood Italian bakery and buy a cup of lemon ices....yum!

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 quart water
3/4 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 egg white
1/4 cup sugar
3 ounces white rum

Steps:

  • ***Water Ices*** (serves 4).
  • Melt sugar in hot water, add lemon juice and rind.
  • Let mixture stand for 5 minutes.
  • Strain, place mixture in a freezing tray and freeze, stirring frequently, until it reaches a mushy consistency.
  • If you have an electric ice cream machine, pour mixture into machine and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
  • ****Roman Style**** (serves 6).
  • Combine sugar and water in saucepan, heat until sugar melts.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Strain mixture through a very fine sieve.
  • Freeze until mushy, stirring frequently.
  • Beat egg white until stiff.
  • Remove ice mixture from freezer when mushy.
  • Add stiffly beaten egg white and 1/4 cup sugar and mix well.
  • Add rum and mix.
  • Return to freezer and continue to freeze to ices consistency (not solid), stirring often.
  • If you have an electric ice cream machine, pour mixture into machine and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Add beaten egg white and sugar according to manufacturer's instructions as you would if you were adding additional ingredients (nuts, choc chips, etc) to your ice cream.

MANDARIN ITALIAN ICE



Mandarin Italian Ice image

Served here with crunchy Almond-Citrus Biscotti.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated mandarin zest, or tangerine or orange zest
2 teaspoons Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or other orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
3 cups mandarin juice (from about 3 pounds mandarins), or tangerine or orange juice

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves; let cool.
  • Whisk cooled syrup, mandarin zest, and liqueur if desired, into juice. Chill for at least 1 hour. Freeze in an ice cream maker, according to manufacturer's directions.

LEMON ICE



Lemon Ice image

Pucker up for this sweet-tart treat. The delicious lemon dessert is a perfectly refreshing way to end a summer meal...or any meal, for that matter. -Concetta Maranto Skenfield, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 cups lemon juice
Lemon slices
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over low heat, cook and stir sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. , Pour into a freezer container. Freeze until mixture becomes slushy, about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. If desired, top servings with lemon slices and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice. However, the flavor will not be as good.
  • Add sugar to taste. If you like your Italian ice sweet, add more sugar. If you prefer it tart, add less sugar.
  • Use a blender or a food processor to make the Italian ice. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Freeze the Italian ice in a covered container for at least 4 hours. This will allow it to set properly.
  • Serve the Italian ice immediately after freezing. It will start to melt quickly, so it's best to enjoy it right away.

Conclusion:

Lemon-flavored Italian ice is a refreshing and delicious treat that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing snack, give lemon-flavored Italian ice a try!

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