Lime Ice Cream

Name: Lime Ice Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings (about 1 quart)
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

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

Yield 4 servings (about 1 quart)

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

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

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 528 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (69g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

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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