The refreshing citrusy flavors of lemon and lime are a delightful addition to any summery treat, and ice cream is no exception. Whether you prefer the tangy sweetness of lemon or the slightly more bitter notes of lime, there's a lemon or lime ice cream recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. From classic Italian lemon gelato to creamy Thai lime popsicles, these recipes will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
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SUPER LEMON ICE CREAM
Tart and tangy ice cream that is very refreshing in the summer!
Provided by AOSWALT
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 12h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine heavy cream, half and half, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
- Uncover pan and bring back to a simmer over low heat. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually stir one cup of the hot cream mixture into the eggs, several tablespoons at a time. This will help to bring the eggs up to temperature without scrambling them. Stir the egg mixture back into the cream mixture in the saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture just coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cover. Refrigerate overnight.
- Stir the lemon juice into the cold ice cream mixture. Freeze in a 4 to 5 quart ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer ice cream to a lidded freezer container, and freeze for 4 hours to ripen flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 176.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 32.3 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
LEMON LIME DESSERT
This make-ahead treat offers a wonderfully refreshing blend of citrus flavors. Topped with a smooth lemon sauce, it's the perfect ending to any meal. Using an electric mixer makes it easy to combine the lime sherbet and vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 7 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish; freeze until firm. In a large bowl, combine ice cream and sherbet; pour over the crust. Freeze until firm., In a heavy saucepan, combine the eggs and remaining sugar. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining butter. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until cooled., Spread over ice cream mixture. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight. May be frozen for up to 2 months. , Just before serving, remove from the freezer and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON OR LIME ICE CREAM
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 25m
Yield About 1 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse together zest of 3 lemons or limes with granulated sugar until smooth and brightly colored.
- In a small pot, simmer heavy cream, milk, citrus sugar and salt until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk yolks. Whisking constantly, slowly whisk about a third of the hot cream into the yolks, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the pot with the cream.
- Return pot to medium-low heat and gently cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Remove from heat and allow custard to steep for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the juice and zest of the remaining lemon or lime. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cool mixture to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve directly from the machine for soft serve, or store in freezer until needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
LIME ITALIAN ICE
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place another bowl inside so it's surrounded on all sides by the ice water. In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. When sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add lime juice. Pour into bowl sitting in the ice bath to cool lime mixture, about 15 minutes. Pour mixture into a 10 by 12-inch baking dish that's sitting on a sheet tray and put in the freezer. After 1 1/2 hours, remove from freezer and scrape the ice with a fork, being sure to mix the softer center with the more frozen outer edges. Put back into the freezer for another 1 1/2 hours. Before serving, scrape again using the fork.
HONEY & LIME ICE CREAM
Indulge in a bowl of honey and lime ice cream for dessert. The sweetness of the honey pairs beautifully with tangy lime. Top with lime zest and raspberries
Provided by Roopa Gulati
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whip the cream until it just starts to thicken, then lightly whisk in the condensed milk, honey, most of the lime zest, all the juice and the gin.
- Pour into a shallow container and freeze until firm, about 3-4hrs or overnight. You won't need to stir the cream as it sets - the gin stops it from freezing solid.
- Take the ice cream out of the freezer 10 mins before serving to soften slightly. Top with the remaining lime zest and the raspberries to serve. Will keep frozen for two months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
LEMON ICE
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
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.
LEMON LIME ICE CREAM
The French "creme anglaise" method of ice-cream making gives ice cream a rich, voluptuous flavor and texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a nonreactive pan, combine the milk, 1/2 cup of the cream, the sugar, and the grated zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime. Heat the mixture, without letting it boil, just until the sugar is dissolved, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set the pan aside for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg yolks, and slowly whisk in milk-and-cream mixture. Return to pan and cook over a low flame, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture thickens to a custardlike consistency, about 8 minutes. Do not let it get too hot or the eggs will curdle.
- Pour through a strainer into a large nonreactive bowl. Add the grated zest of the remaining lemon and 2 limes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze all the lemons and limes; add 3/4 cup of the combined juices and the remaining 3 cups cream. Chill, then pour into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
KEY LIME ICE CREAM
Best. Ice cream. Ever. A super refreshing summer treat!
Provided by AJ
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes 100+ Ice Cream Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat until well-blended. Continuously stir the egg mixture with a wooden spoon until thickened, 7 to 8 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in the half and half until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve set over a clean bowl. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until cool, about 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 31.9 g
LIME ICE CREAM
Lime Ice Cream, from field editor Betsy Hedeman, Relay, maryland, ends the meal with a burst of sweet-tart flavor. It's an inexpensive way to cool off on hot days.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings (about 1 quart).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the lime juice and zest. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. , Transfer frozen lime mixture to a large bowl; allow to soften slightly. In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into softened lime mixture. Allow ice cream to firm up in your refrigerator freezer for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right citrus: Lemons and limes both make delicious ice cream, but they have different flavor profiles. Lemons are more tart and acidic, while limes are sweeter and have a more floral flavor. Choose the citrus that you prefer, or mix them together for a unique flavor.
- Use fresh citrus juice: Fresh citrus juice will give your ice cream the best flavor. If you can't find fresh citrus, you can use bottled juice, but be sure to choose a brand that doesn't have any added sugar.
- Add some zest: Citrus zest is the grated peel of the citrus fruit. It's a great way to add extra flavor and aroma to your ice cream. Be sure to zest the citrus before you juice it, so you don't get any of the bitter white pith in your ice cream.
- Use a good quality ice cream base: The ice cream base is the foundation of your ice cream. Choose a base that is made with high-quality ingredients, such as fresh milk and cream. You can also use a store-bought ice cream base, but be sure to read the label carefully to make sure it doesn't contain any unwanted ingredients.
- Churn your ice cream: Churning your ice cream is the best way to get a smooth and creamy texture. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make ice cream without churning it, but it won't be as smooth.
Conclusion:
Lemon and lime ice cream are both delicious and refreshing treats that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own homemade lemon or lime ice cream that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try!
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