Tropical Lime Ice Cream Recipe

Escape to the tropics with this refreshing homemade Tropical Lime Ice Cream! Inspired by Maida Heatter's legendary dessert book, this recipe delivers a vibrant, tangy, and intensely flavorful ice cream that's perfect for a hot summer day. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and your ice cream maker, this recipe is a must-try for ice cream lovers of all levels.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1592.1 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Lime Ice Cream

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How to Make Tropical Lime Ice Cream

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, and ¾ cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is just warm (do not boil).
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the zest of 2 limes and the juice of 3 limes. Let the mixture cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
  4. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to allow it to firm up further before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

812g

Fat

233g

Carbs

77g