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lemon and limoncello ice-creram in tall glass

Homemade fresh lemon ice-cream with limoncello

Karon Grieve
This deliciously tangy homemade lemon ice-cream is like sunshine in a glass
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course desserts
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 ml double cream heavy cream
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1 lemon peel
  • 2 tbsp lemon balm leaves finely chopped - optional
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp limoncello liqueur optional

Instructions
 

  • 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-cream
The lemon balm herb is also optional.
Your homemade lemon ice-cream will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1431IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg
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