lime ice cream

Homemade key lime sherbet is every bit as tart and creamy, sweet and refreshing as you would hope. The best part is it only takes three simple ingredients!

3 Ingredient Key Lime Sherbet

half and half

sugar

key lime juice

Stir together half and half and sugar until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

Add the key lime juice and stir until combined.

Pour into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the machine's directions.

Store in freezer until ready to serve. 

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Watch as LD and I make this super simple key lime sherbet.  All you need are 3 simple ingredients and an ice cream maker.  You'll be enjoying this cold and refreshing treat in no time! It is the perfect mix of tart, creamy and sweet but not too sweet. This may just become your new favorite summertime dessert!

Printable recipe: https://cookingwithcarlee.com/key-lime-ice-cream/

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How to Make Key Lime Sherbet with Just 3 Ingredients!

This Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is loaded with all of the familiar flavors of your favorite pie — even the crunchy graham cracker crust!

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Milk

Lime

Heavy Cream

Salt

(14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Graham Crackers (1 1/2 cookie sheets),

Graham Cracker Pieces

In a large bowl, combine milk, lime juice,...

In a large bowl, combine milk, lime juice, heavy cream, salt, and sweetened condensed milk; whisk to combine.

Cover the bowl with the ice cream base...

Cover the bowl with the ice cream base with a lid or plastic wrap. Then, transfer the bowl to the refrigerator for 4 hours, or up to overnight. Not required, but recommended.

After chilling, pour the key lime ice cream...

After chilling, pour the key lime ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker, and churn the ice cream according to manufacturer's instructions.

After churning, stir 1/3 cup graham crackers into...

After churning, stir 1/3 cup graham crackers into ice cream. Then, spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container, and cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.

Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon graham crackers.

Garnish with lime wedges.

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Wondering how to juice lemons or limes? Try using these three simple steps. You’ll get so much more juice out of your lemons and limes and have plenty of juice for your recipe.

HOW TO GET THE MOST JUICE FROM LEMONS AND LIMES

Homemade Lime Ice Cream is sweet and tangy, made with real lime juice and lime zest, and an ultra-refreshing treat for a hot summer day.

Easy Lime Ice Cream

lime

half-and-half

lime juice

vanilla extract

Green food coloring, optional

Freeze your ice cream maker according to the...

Freeze your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Add the granulated sugar and lime zest to...

Add the granulated sugar and lime zest to a medium sized bowl and work the zest into the sugar with your fingers– this will help the zest release the oil so we get the most lime flavor! 

Add the egg yolks to the sugar and...

Add the egg yolks to the sugar and whisk to combine. 

Place the half-and-half in a large saucepan set...

Place the half-and-half in a large saucepan set over medium heat and warm it just until it begins to steam and bubble around the edges. 

Slowly pour the half-and-half into the egg mixture,...

Slowly pour the half-and-half into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Then transfer the ice cream base back to the saucepan. 

Place the ice cream base over medium heat...

Place the ice cream base over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the custard has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon– about 5-7 minutes. 

Remove the custard from the heat and pour...

Remove the custard from the heat and pour it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any chunks of lime zest or scrambled egg. 

Add the lime juice, vanilla, and food coloring...

Add the lime juice, vanilla, and food coloring (if using) and whisk to combine. 

Place a piece of plastic wrap so it...

Place a piece of plastic wrap so it is touching the surface of the ice cream– this will help prevent it from forming a skin. Place the ice cream base in the fridge until it is very cold– at least 4 hours. 

Churn the ice cream until it is soft-serve...

Churn the ice cream until it is soft-serve consistency. In my Ktichenaid Ice Cream Attachment, this took about 15 minutes. 

Transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan...

Transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid and scoopable. Enjoy. 

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