Description
Creamy lemon icebox pie ice cream brings zesty sunshine straight to your dessert table. Cool, tangy layers meld classic pie flavors into a refreshing frozen treat that will delight you with each smooth, citrusy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 lemon zest
Texture and Crunch:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until sugar completely dissolves.
- Incorporate lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the cream mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Pour the infused liquid into an ice cream maker, churning at the manufacturer’s recommended settings until achieving a soft, creamy texture (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Gently integrate crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies throughout the partially frozen mixture, ensuring uniform incorporation.
- Carefully transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, using a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then place in the freezer for 4-6 hours at 0°F (-18°C) to allow complete solidification.
- Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly, then scoop into chilled bowls or crisp waffle cones for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap out regular sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower glycemic index option that still provides sweetness.
- Enhance texture by toasting graham crackers before crushing, which adds a deeper, nuttier flavor profile to the ice cream.
- Use Meyer lemons for a slightly sweeter, less acidic citrus note that softens the overall tanginess of the dessert.
- Consider adding a swirl of lemon curd or a sprinkle of candied lemon zest before final freezing to elevate the visual and taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg