Italian Lemon Ice Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing Italian Lemon Ice recipe! This recipe offers two delicious versions: a light and refreshing water ice, and a creamy, decadent Roman-style ice. Perfect for a hot summer day, these icy treats will transport you to a sunny Italian piazza. Inspired by a cherished childhood memory of buying lemon ice with a dime, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Choose your adventure: Water Ice or Roman Style?

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 553.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Lemon Ice

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How to Make Italian Lemon Ice

  1. **Water Ice:** Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Stir in lemon zest.
  5. Pour mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  6. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow for easier scooping.
  7. **Roman Style:** Combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.
  8. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  10. Stir in lemon zest.
  11. Pour mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  12. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow for easier scooping. For a smoother texture, remove from freezer every hour and whisk vigorously before refreezing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

507g

Fat

0g

Carbs

43g

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