Lime Ice Cream

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + cooling Process: 20 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Lime Ice Cream, from field editor Betsy Hedeman, Relay, maryland, ends the meal with a burst of sweet-tart flavor. It's an inexpensive way to cool off on hot days.

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Lime Ice Cream

Yield:4 servings (about 1 quart)
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the lime juice and zest. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. Transfer frozen lime mixture to a large bowl; allow to soften slightly. In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into softened lime mixture. Allow ice cream to firm up in your refrigerator freezer for 4 hours before serving.
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