Lime and Lemon Ice Cream
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Garnish this tart-sweet ice cream with citrus curls. Use a zester to cut the lemon or lime peel into long strips. Wrap strips around a chopstick or drinking straw and let sit for 30 minutes. Cut to desired lengths.


Lime and Lemon Ice Cream

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Servings: Makes 2 quarts
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 9 hrs
Related Categories: Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Lemons, Limes, Low Calorie, Low Calorie Summer Dinners, Low Sodium

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups
    whole milk
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    sugar
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  • 1 cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1 teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/3 cup
    lemon juice
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  • 1 teaspoon
    finely shredded lime peel
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  • 3 tablespoons
    lime juice
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    Several drops yellow food coloring (optional)
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    Lemon and/or lime slices and curls (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl thoroughly combine milk, sugar, whipping cream, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime peel, lime juice, and, if desired, food coloring. (Mixture may appear curdled.)
2.
Freeze in a 3- to 4-quart ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions. Ripen 4 hours. If desired, garnish with lemon and lime slices and curls. Makes 2 quarts (16 servings).

Make-Ahead Tip
Transfer to freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 week.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 164, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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