Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

Ingredients:

– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
– 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Optional: a few drops of yellow food coloring

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Lemon Mixture**:
– In a bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. If you want a more vibrant color, add a few drops of yellow food coloring.

2. **Whip the Cream**:
– In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks. This will take about 3-4 minutes.

3. **Combine the Ingredients**:
– Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until well combined.
– Add the lemon mixture to the whipped cream and gently fold until fully incorporated.

4. **Freeze the Ice Cream**:
– Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or a freezer-safe container.
– Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight, until the ice cream is firm.

5. **Serve**:
– Once the ice cream is fully frozen, scoop into bowls and garnish with extra lemon zest or lemon slices if desired.

Enjoy your homemade creamy lemon ice cream!