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fireman bob's lemon ice cream with a kick...

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bob Cooney
Cottonwood Heights, UT

As long as I am in the " Freezing " mode... I thought I would do another ice cream... This one as well, has a " Kick " but not as much!!!! Hope You all enjoy! Sincerely, The Fireman....

(1 rating)
yield 2 quarts
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Hr 30 Min
method Ice-Cream Maker

Ingredients For fireman bob's lemon ice cream with a kick...

  • 8 lg
    lemongrass stalks - chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar - divided
  • 4 c
    whole milk
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 2 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 tsp
    course sea salt

How To Make fireman bob's lemon ice cream with a kick...

  • 1
    Cut the ends from lemongrass and remove 1 or 2 outer layers and throw away. Cut each lemon stalk in 1 inch pieces to measure 1 1/2 cups, then place in blender with 1 cup sugar and blend till You have a fine " dice ". ( adding a little sugar at a time till all added )
  • 2
    Place in a large pan and stir in milk, cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Whisk together eggs and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl, then whisk in lemongrass mixture. Return mixture to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture reaches 175°F. (do not allow to boil) While still hot, pour mixture through a strainer, remove all solids, then chill until cold, at least 5 hours.
  • 5
    Place mixture in ice cream maker, and freeze according to machine's instructions. Then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, about 2 hour.
  • 6
    ENJOY !!!!!!!!
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