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Creamy, sweet, and just a bit tart, let’s give the summer a last hurrah of bright refreshing flavors with this Lime Ice Cream.

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Citrus Ice Cream

I adore bright citrus flavors in desserts, especially in the summertime, and ice cream recipes are a fun way to play with those flavors. This lime ice cream is a fun new addition to our collection of ice creams.

This citrus ice cream with just a hint of banana is the ultimate creamy cold treat on a hot afternoon. This is the ice cream that I remember from summers spent at my grandparent’s house.

This is lemon ice cream like you’ve never tasted before! Sweet cream and tart lemon juice come together in this easy homemade ice cream recipe.

Rich, dark, ultra-smooth, and creamy chocolate meets a hint of orange in sweet ice cream like no other you’ve ever tasted. If you’re skeptical of the chocolate and citrus combination, one taste will be all it takes to convince you.

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Lime Ice Cream

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this ice cream:

  • sweetened condensed milk
  • fresh lime juice
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • vanilla extract
Vertical close-up shot of fluffy off-white ice cream in a small white bowl; in the background, halved limes rest on a light green towel

Lime Ice Cream Recipe

In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and the lime juice until completely smooth.

Add the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Serve immediately for soft serve ice cream or transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

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If you’re lucky enough to have a few more limes in the house, I recommend mixing up some mojitos to go with a skillet of this chili lime shrimp for dinner.

Lime Ice Cream

Avatar photoMary Younkin
Creamy, sweet, and just a bit tart, let's give the summer a last hurrah of bright refreshing flavors with this Lime Ice Cream.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (exactly half of a standard 14-ounce can)
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice about 6 large lime's worth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and the lime juice until completely smooth.
  • Add the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Serve immediately for soft serve ice cream or transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 336 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 117 mg | Potassium: 246 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 38 g | Vitamin A: 747 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 173 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Betty Greer says:

    Where can I find your recommended Ice Cream Machines???