3 Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream (No Churn)

Make this creamy 3 Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream with fresh lemons, condensed milk, and cream. No churn, no ice cream maker needed.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/3-ingredient-lemon-ice-cream/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For 3 Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream

• 2 cups (480 ml) cold whipping cream (35% fat or higher)
• 1 (14-ounce/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2-4 drops food-grade lemon oil or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make 3 Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream

1. Juice 2 lemons and zest 1 lemon. Set them aside.
2. Pour the cold whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Add the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon oil or lemon extract, if using. Whisk just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the mixture light and airy.
4. Transfer the mixture to an 8×4-inch loaf pan or a freezer-safe container and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the pan tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight, until firm.
5. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Serve in bowls or cones, garnish with extra lemon zest if desired, and enjoy.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Chill a large mixing bowl and the beaters for 10 to 15 minutes before whipping the cream for the best results.
2. Always use chilled whipping cream with at least 35% fat for the creamiest texture.
3. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly grated lemon zest work best for this recipe because they give the ice cream the brightest, freshest citrus flavor. If you're using bottled lemon juice, make sure to use fresh lemon zest, and zest only the yellow part of the lemon to avoid bitterness.
4. Adding lemon oil or lemon extract is completely optional, but either one gives the ice cream an extra boost of bright lemon flavor and takes it to the next level. It creates a rich, vibrant lemon taste that's similar to the kind you'd enjoy from a café.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)

Calories: 292kcal | Fat: 20.7g | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 23.1g | Sodium: 63.1mg

Nutritional information is meant to serve as a helpful guide and is approximate. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and preparation.