LEMON GELATO

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There is nothing better than homemade fresh lemon gelato on a hot summer day!

Provided by kristinmgilbert

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 10h52m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 small lemons, zested and juiced
1 ½ cups water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Strain lemon mixture into a large bowl; discard lemon zest. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir heavy cream into the lemon mixture. Pour into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 11.9 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

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