Greek Lemon Ice Cream
Experience the creamy, tangy perfection of Greek Lemon Ice Cream – a refreshing dessert that merges rich, velvety textures with citrusy brightness. Made with luscious heavy cream, tangy Greek yogurt, and freshly zested lemons, this homemade ice cream achieves a perfectly balanced flavor that's both indulgent and invigorating. The hints of vanilla and a touch of salt enhance the lemony zing, while the subtle sweetness keeps every scoop irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an ice cream maker, you can create this Mediterranean-inspired treat that’s perfect for summer days or as a zesty finale to any meal. Serve it in bowls or cones, garnished with fresh mint or extra lemon zest, for a truly delightful presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and lemon zest.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not let it come to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, allowing the lemon zest to steep for maximum flavor.
Strain the cooled milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lemon zest.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually whisk the cooled milk mixture into the yogurt mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually 20-25 minutes).
Once churned, transfer the ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Serve scoops of Greek lemon ice cream in bowls or cones, garnished with a sprig of mint or extra lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.1 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.2 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 471 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
