LEMON GELATO

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On a recent trip to Italy, I became addicted to gelato. My favorite choice was lemon because Italian lemons have an intense flavor. This recipe brings back memories of our vacation. -Gail Wang, Troy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add lemon zest. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. , Remove immediately from heat; stir in lemon juice and cream. Place in a bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.