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Lemon Ice Cream

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By: Shinee Published: 9/10/2015Updated: 8/10/2020

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Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

Remember back in May, I was in Portland, OR for “Indulge” conference.

It was my very first food bloggers conference and it was truly indulgent! The highlight of that weekend was Saturday dinner at Southpark Seafood.  Not only was I in the company of fellow food bloggers, the food was absolutely delicious, from salmon to ribeye, from oysters to clam chowder, oh and all the desserts! I’ve tasted them all! If you’re in the area, do check out this restaurant. It’s a great place for a date night!

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

So why am I suddenly talking about this event from May? Well, because today’s dessert was totally inspired by this trip! Ever since I tried lemon ice cream at Southpark Seafood, I’ve been dreaming about it all summer long!!

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

I finally got a chance to make it at home and ready to share the recipe with you! I honestly didn’t have to try too hard. I used my vanilla bean ice cream recipe as a base, and simply added lemon juice instead of vanilla bean. And I’m totally smitten!

Slightly tangy, sweet and creamy! Incredibly refreshing and oh-so-addicting!

For this recipe, freshly squeezed lemon juice is non-negotiable. It makes all the difference in the world.

Lemon ice cream- step-by-step photo tutorial

Dust off your ice cream maker and make this ice cream! Pronto!

For now, I’ll forget about fall (no pumpkin stuff just yet!) and hold on to summer vibes for a little longer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Will you join me?

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.

Happy churning, my friends! Thanks for visiting!

Lemon Ice Cream

Hold onto summer with a bowl of this tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream! Refreshing and oh-so-addicting.
5 from 1 vote
serves: 8 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total : 8 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup 120ml milk
  • ½ cup 100gr sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cup 360ml heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 3 medium lemons
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, simmer milk and ¼ cup of sugar over medium low heat. Do NOT boil the milk.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with remaining ¼ cup of sugar, salt and lemon zest until nice and pale. To temper the egg yolk mixture, ladle some warm milk and whisk vigorously as you pour it. Now put the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the remaining milk. Continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Don’t boil the mixture.
  • Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl. Place a sieve over the bowl. Transfer the custard mixture into the heavy cream through the sieve and add lemon juice. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic touches the custard. Cool completely. The custard can be refrigerated overnight.
  • Once the custard is cooled, pour it into the prepared ice cream maker and run according to your specific ice cream maker manual.
  • Transfer into airtight container, and store in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) Sodium: 28mg (1%) Potassium: 82mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 14g (16%) Vitamin A: 813IU (16%) Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) Calcium: 61mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
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  1. Mandee Thomas says

    Posted on 22 September 2015 at 9:39 am

    Ooo, this looks SO yummy! Congratulations on a double feature: this post was the most clicked at the Create & Share party this week!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 22 September 2015 at 10:05 am

      Wow, I’m so glad everyone loved this recipe. It’s really good one. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    Posted on 20 September 2015 at 7:56 pm

    This looks so refreshing and delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 September 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks, Karly!

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    Posted on 19 September 2015 at 9:21 am

    I’m always so amazed by you! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7.  Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 September 2015 at 10:05 am

      Thank you so much! Did I ever tell you that your party rocks?? 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carole West @ Garden Up Green says

    Posted on 18 September 2015 at 6:12 pm

    This looks amazing – lemon is my favorite and I try to keep summer alive year round with treats to enjoy.  Loving this recipe

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 September 2015 at 10:02 am

      Thank you, Carole!

      Reply
  5. Alayna @AlaynasCreations says

    Posted on 18 September 2015 at 11:36 am

    Sounds lovely.  I always forget how much I like lemon flavored desserts until I run across a recipe like this and start itching to taste it 😉

    I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty link party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The door is open now through Monday night.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 18 September 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you, Alayna!

      Reply
  6. Remya @ Forks N Knives says

    Posted on 17 September 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Surprisingly, i have never had lemon ice-cream. This looks so good. Found your blog through link party. I am sure we will keep bumping on each other…:)

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 18 September 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Yeah, lemon ice cream was new to me as well! Now I can’t get enough of it. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Remya!

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    Posted on 16 September 2015 at 8:23 pm

    You’re killing me! I totally love ice cream and lemon is a huge flavor favorite. Yeah, I’ll hold onto summer a bit with you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 18 September 2015 at 2:47 pm

      🙂 Yay, lemon ice cream lovers unite!! Thanks, Karen!

      Reply
  8. Quinn Caudill says

    Posted on 16 September 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Luscious looking ice cream. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 18 September 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks, Quinn! Luscious it is!!

      Reply
  9. Iryna Bychkiv says

    Posted on 16 September 2015 at 10:01 am

    What can be better than a homemade ice cream. Your recipe looks so delicious. Now, I just need to buy an ice-cream maker:)

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 16 September 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Yes, nothing beats homemade ice cream. Thanks, Iryna!

      Reply
  10. Jeannine says

    Posted on 15 September 2015 at 5:24 am

    This looks delicious!  This past summer I became obsessed with lemons.  I have always loved the flavor but I took it to the next level with loads of lemon, water, lemon cake and any lemon recipe I could find. Pinning for later. Glad I found you on the Totally Terrific Link Up Party! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 September 2015 at 9:07 am

      Oh me too, Jeannine, I went crazy with lemons this summer too! Lemon curd being my favorite!! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. easypeasylifematters says

    Posted on 11 September 2015 at 10:09 pm

    We love lemon anything at our house so this recipe is right up our alley! Sounds fantastic!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:29 am

      Hope you give it a try! It’s so worth it. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Alice says

    Posted on 11 September 2015 at 7:20 am

    I’ve never heard of lemon ice cream, only sorbet – I’m totally hooked! 🙂 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:28 am

      Yes, it’s soo good too! 🙂 Thanks, Alice!

      Reply
  13. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Posted on 11 September 2015 at 6:43 am

    oh, I so wanted to go to Indulge!!! Will you be at BlogHer Food this year? love this ice cream!!! Tangy-sweet-creamy lemon ice cream sounds so good!!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:28 am

      No, I won’t make it to BlogHer Food! I wish though!!

      Reply
  14. Charlene says

    Posted on 10 September 2015 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Shinee, I’d love to try making this, but I don’t have an ice cream maker and wonder if this would still be yummy if I made it without one?  Any recommendations?  Should I try stirring it once it’s half frozen and then continue to freeze it?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:19 am

      Hi, Charlene! You know I’ve seen a few no-churn ice cream recipes online where the heavy cream is whipped to soft peaks and then gently folded into the custard. Then you freeze the whole thing. I’ve never tried this method, but I think that might work. If you try that method let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  15. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    Posted on 10 September 2015 at 7:15 pm

    How delicious! This ice cream looks so fantastic, I love that little drip that’s trying to climb out of the bowl. It’s in the perfect position. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:17 am

      Yes!!! I was so happy how the photos turned out! Ice cream is so hard to shoot. Thank you, Nicole!

      Reply
  16. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    Posted on 10 September 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Yum! I’ve never had lemon ice cream, surprisingly, and this looks great!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:16 am

      Yeah, it was my first time trying lemon ice cream at that restaurant!! It’s soo good! 🙂

      Reply

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