Ingredients
- Zest of 4 lemons or limes, plus juice of 1 lemon or lime
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
679 calories; 52 grams fat; 31 grams saturated fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 41 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 445 milligrams cholesterol; 158 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About 1 1/2 pints
Preparation
- In a food processor, pulse together zest of 3 lemons or limes with granulated sugar until smooth and brightly colored.
- In a small pot, simmer heavy cream, milk, citrus sugar and salt until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk yolks. Whisking constantly, slowly whisk about a third of the hot cream into the yolks, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the pot with the cream.
- Return pot to medium-low heat and gently cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Remove from heat and allow custard to steep for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the juice and zest of the remaining lemon or lime. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cool mixture to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Serve directly from the machine for soft serve, or store in freezer until needed.
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