Lemon Ice Cream
This refreshing historical dessert combines the bright, zesty aroma of fresh lemons with a rich, sweet milk base for a perfect summer treat. The unique preparation involves infusing sugar with lemon peels to extract essential oils before blending with fresh milk and egg yolk for a smooth texture. The result is a delicate, citrus-forward ice cream that balances sweetness with a tangy kick, offering a cooling finish to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole milk (Originally '1 Seer'. Converted to approx 1 quart/liter.)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar (Originally '0.5 Seer'. Converted to approx 1 pound.)
- 1 large egg yolk Egg yolk (Originally '1 egg daal' (yolk). Use pasteurized egg yolk for safety as it is not cooked in the final step.)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon extract (Originally 'lemon essence'.)
- 3 lemons Lemon peel strips (Use a vegetable peeler to get wide strips of zest, avoiding the white pith.)
Instructions
- 1Take the lemon peels (strips) and rub them vigorously into the sugar with your hands to release the oils. Once the sugar is fragrant and infused, remove and discard the lemon peels. (Note: The recipe advises removing the peels to prevent bitterness).
- 2In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk thoroughly with a fork until it becomes thin and fluid.
- 3Pour the milk into a saucepan (originally a tinned vessel). Bring it to a boil. Once it boils, add the lemon-infused sugar. Let it come to a boil a second time, then immediately remove from heat.
- 4Allow the sweetened milk to cool down completely. Once cool, mix in the beaten egg yolk and the lemon extract. Stir well to combine.
- 5Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker or mold and freeze until hard, following standard ice cream making procedures.