Lemon Gelato Recipe

Name: Lemon Gelato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 93 g large egg yolks; 1 Tbs lemon zest; 170 g granulated sugar, divided; 225 g lemon juice; 30 g water; 225 g heavy cream; 500 g milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 15 g lime juice; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

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1. fill a medium-size saucepan halfway with water and place over medium heat. Bring water to a simmer.
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2. In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, whisk together yolks, lemon zest and half of sugar. stream in lemon juice and water. Place lemon-egg mixture over saucepan (creating a double boiler) and whisk until thickened. Remove from heat.
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3. in a medium saucepan combine heavy cream, milk and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Pour cream mixture over prepared lemon-egg mixture and whisk over an ice bath until completely chilled. Add vanilla extract, lime juice and salt.
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4. Freeze in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Cover in plastic wrap and store in the freezer until ready to use.

495

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 93 g large egg yolks, 1 Tbs lemon zest, 170 g granulated sugar, divided, 225 g lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Gelato falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Gelato

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Variations & substitutions

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