lemon ice cream
This refreshing ice cream makes a white, creamy layer in the middle of my 4th of July Ice Cream Cake. As with all cooking, if you start with great ingredients,you'll get great results
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prep time
4 Hr
cook time
method
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yield
Makes 1 quart
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, preferably farm-fresh
- 2 large egg yolks, preferably farm-fresh
- 2 cups whole milk, preferably hormone-free
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream, preferably not ultrapasteurized
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, preferably organic)
How To Make lemon ice cream
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Step 1In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and yolks together. Have ready a fine mesh sieve suspended over a large heatproof bowl.
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Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar, and salt, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot to the touch (it should register about 140° F on an instant-read thermometer).
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Step 3Whisking the eggs constantly, slowly whisk in about 1/4 cup of the hot milk. Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking the contents of the saucepan constantly.
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Step 4Continue to cook the custard over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (it should register 170° F on an instant-read thermometer), 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately strain the custard into the large bowl. Let cool for five minutes.
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Step 5When custard is cool, whisk in the chilled cream. Cover mixture and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Step 6Whisk in the lemon juice and zest, and churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. If making the 4th of July Ice Cream Cake, immediately pack into the pan. Or store, tightly covered, in the freezer.
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Step 7Link to 4th Of July Ice Cream Cake: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/ice-cream/4th-of-july-ice-cream-cake.html?p=1
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