Man, oh man, oh man. This lemon ice cream is truly the most delicious lemon ice cream I have ever eaten! And that’s saying something. As a lemon lover, I naturally choose lemon ice cream very often. Making your own is so satisfying and absolutely worth a try!
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Why this Recipe Works
This lemon ice cream is deliciously sour but certainly not too sour. Sweet and wonderfully refreshing at the same time. If you like lemon even just a little bit, definitely give this ice cream a try!
Making your Own Ice Cream
I love making my own ice cream. Making your own ice cream is simply incredibly fun to do and actually not difficult at all. Also check out my other ice cream recipes such as this recipe for strawberry ice cream, peach ice cream or this cherry cheesecake ice cream.
If you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it properly 😉 ! You certainly do that with these recipes and this recipe for delicious lemon ice cream. If you’re just as crazy about lemon ice cream as I am, you shouldn’t skip this recipe. It contains only 3 (!!!) ingredients: buttermilk, lemons and sugar.
Homemade Lemon Ice Cream
In principle, you can always make your own ice cream. You don’t specifically need an ice cream maker, but it does make things just a little easier. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can do it by hand. If you regularly (want to) make ice cream, I do, however, recommend a self-freezing ice cream maker. Convenience, an even better texture and you can never forget to put the bowl in the freezer in time 😉 .
Make the ice cream mixture and put it in a rectangular, shallow container. Stir it every 30 to 45 minutes until you have a nice, creamy ice cream. That will keep you busy for a while, because you do need to keep this up for a few hours if you want to have a delicious ice cream. But, the effort will definitely be rewarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an ice cream maker?
It makes the job a lot easier, but I will share an option with you without using a machine.
Does the ice cream contain lactose?
Yes, this ice cream is made with buttermilk which contains lactose.
How long can I keep the ice cream in the freezer?
Homemade ice cream tastes best within the first 3 days, but you can keep it frozen for longer if you want.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml buttermilk
- 175 gram caster sugar
- 2 lemons
Equipment
- Ice cream maker
- Ice Cream container
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Wash the lemons and zest them until you have 1 tablespoon of lemon zest (preferably use a very fine grater for this).
- Then juice the lemons and collect the juice.
- Put the lemon zest and juice in a measuring jug together with the sugar and buttermilk. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it into a lovely, creamy ice cream in about 20 to 30 minutes (preparation time may vary depending on the ice cream maker).
- You can store the ice cream in a sealed container in the freezer for about 2 to 3 days (if you can manage to keep it that long, of course ). Enjoy!
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