Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of Lemon Curd Ice Cream, a creamy delight with a refreshing citrus twist. This homemade treat is a perfect balance of rich creaminess and zesty lemon flavor, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream:
- 1 3/4 cup cream
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 egg yolks
Additional:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- To make ice cream: In a medium saucepan, combine cream, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Heat until steaming.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl with remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- Slowly add hot cream to egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Cook custard over low heat, stirring until slightly thick.
- Strain into a bowl and chill for 2 hours.
- Pour into ice cream maker and freeze per manufacturer’s instructions.
- When ice cream reaches soft serve consistency, add lemon curd while churning.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider making your own lemon curd using the provided recipe link.
- Enjoy the extra lemon curd on its own or as a spread on various treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Lemon Curd Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Citrus Dessert, Summer Treat
