Heat the milk and cream along with the lemon peel, sugar and lemon balm (if using). Let the sugar dissolve and just simmer (do not boil) for 20 minutes.
Cool the milk mixture completely and sieve out the solids
Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, better still overnight to let the flavours really develop
Add the liqueur (if using) and churn in ice-cream maker then freeze
Notes
Limoncello is optional but a lovely addition to this lemon ice-creamThe lemon balm herb is also optional.Your homemade lemon ice-cream will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
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