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Lemon Gelato Recipe

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On a recent trip to Italy, I became addicted to gelato. My favorite choice was lemon because Italian lemons have an intense flavor. This recipe brings back memories of our vacation. —Gail Wang, Troy, Michigan

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Lemon Gelato Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Process: 20 min. + freezing

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
5 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add lemon peel. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
Remove from the heat; strain. Stir in lemon juice. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cream. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Yield: 1-1/2 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 361 calories, 26 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 213 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Gelato in Taste of Home June/July 2008, p9

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by jenngarber

This is one of the most amazing recipes I have in my recipe box. It tastes like lemons. Everyone who likes lemons LOVES it. I would call it more of a custard, though. I have had gelato and do not care for the texture. The texture of this is SUPERB!

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2012 by mamamozzi

I have made this recipe and I am using splenda instead of sugar so that my diabetic husband can have a sweet treat! Love it!

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2012 by mamamozzi

I have made this recipe and I am using splenda instead of sugar so that my diabetic husband can have a sweet treat! Love it!

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2012 by mamamozzi

I have made this recipe and I am using splenda instead of sugar so that my diabetic husband can have a sweet treat! Love it!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by paulajwinds

I made this for a birthday coffee party for my mother & her friends. I served it in frozen tiny glass pedestal dessert dishes, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and a raspberry. It was a very big hit. I will absolutely make it again!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by jbiel517@yahoo.com

fantastic recipe. Great flavor and very creamy and delicious!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by nataliepooh

Wonderful! Especially in ice cream cones.

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2010 by Kensmoma

Whoa, that was good! Our whole family said this is the best of all the homemade ice cream recipes that we've tried so far. Tastes like lemon bars withour the bars. We used fresh lemon peel and freshly squeezed juice. I didn't have enough whipping cream so we subbed about a third of it with half and half. Perfect!

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Graceeb

Perfect on a summer day!