This lemon ice cream recipe is one of the easiest ice cream recipes to make as it doesn’t require an ice cream maker. It is a simple blend of whipped cream, condensed milk, lemon zest and juice, and powdered sugar, which freeze into a wonderful creamy texture in the freezer. With its tart and sweet taste, it is an incredibly refreshing dessert in the summer!
To make the lemon ice cream, you combine whipped cream with the condensed milk, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, before dividing it between plastic cups with popsicle sticks in them. Then, once they are frozen, they can be enjoyed to cool off during the heat of the summer.
What is Lemon Ice Cream?
Lemon ice cream is a simple five-ingredient ice cream recipe containing whipped cream, condensed milk, powdered sugar, and lemon juice and zest. This ice cream is tangy, bright, and fresh tasting, and incredibly creamy due to the fresh whipped cream and thick condensed milk.
Pro Tips
- Keep the whipping cream cold until you are ready to whip it.
- When zesting the lemon, make sure that you only get the yellow part on the skins and not the white pith as the pith will impart a bitter flavor.
- Place the ice cream into disposable plastic cups for easy removal.
- For another type of ice cream, you can replace the lemon with lime, grapefruit, or orange.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can This Lemon Ice Cream Be Made in Another Container?
Absolutely! For a version that you can simply scoop into bowls, you can place the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan in the freezer instead. However, you will likely need to extend the freezing time.
Can I Make the Lemon Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker?
Yes, you can! This recipe doesn’t call for an ice cream maker. The combination of high-fat whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk helps the mixture freeze without forming ice crystals.
Can I Make Ice Cream With Other Types of Citrus?
Yes, you can! Feel free to replace the lemon juice and zest with grapefruit juice and zest, or even with lime or orange. Blood orange would make delicious ice cream when they are in season as well.
How to Store Lemon Ice Cream
The ice creams should be stored in the freezer until you are ready to serve them, and they should keep well for up to 2 to 3 months. If you find that the ice cream has firmed up too much, you can allow it to sit on the counter at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Ingredients
How to Make Lemon Ice Cream Pop
In a bowl, whip the whipping cream until it is thickened. Beat in the powdered sugar followed by the condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
In a bowl, whip the whipping cream until it is thickened. Beat in the powdered sugar followed by the condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Divide it between plastic cups and add popsicle sticks in the middle. Place them in the freezer for 2 hours.
Divide it between plastic cups and add popsicle sticks in the middle. Place them in the freezer for 2 hours.
Remove the lemon ice cream from the cups, and serve them and enjoy!
Remove the lemon ice cream from the cups, and serve them and enjoy!
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