Best 6 Lemon Lime Gelato Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our refreshing Lemon-Lime Gelato recipe, a frozen dessert that captures the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits. This delectable treat is lovingly crafted with fresh lemons and limes, ensuring a burst of zesty goodness in every bite. Discover the secrets behind this tantalizing dessert, from selecting the perfect citrus fruits to achieving the ideal creamy texture.

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Our recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring that everyone can savor the joys of these frozen treats. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we guide you through the process of creating these delightful desserts in the comfort of your own home.

Whether you seek a refreshing respite on a hot summer day or a sweet ending to a special meal, our Lemon-Lime Gelato and other sorbet and gelato recipes promise an unforgettable experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the joys of homemade frozen desserts that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON GELATO



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 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 zest. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. , Remove immediately from heat; stir in lemon juice and cream. Place in a bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON GELATO



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A proper Italian gelato di crema is sort of like vanilla ice cream, only in place of vanilla, you infuse the milk with a modest grating or shaving of lemon zest. This doesn't turn it into lemon ice cream, itself a cool dollop of heaven. What happens, rather, is that the small-volume scent of lemon makes the eggs eggier and the custard creamier. In short, we're talking platonic ideal of ice cream.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole milk
Pared or grated zest of just under 1/2 lemon
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine milk and lemon zest. Place over medium-low heat just until steaming; do not boil. Remove from heat, cover, and allow mixture to infuse for about 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Strain infused milk into a pitcher, then whisk it into yolk mixture.
  • Pour mixture into a clean saucepan, and place over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it forms a custard thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 10 minutes. (Do not overheat or it will curdle.)
  • Cool mixture by placing bottom of pan in several inches of cold water; give it a stir. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

LEMON-LIME GELATO



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This recipe of Anthony Mangieri (Una Pizza Napoletana) sounded just so refreshing and decadent. It also will make a batch that will fit in my little Cuisinart ice cream maker. I plan to chill the syrup before using. prep time does not include chilling & cook time does not include processing in ice cream maker as this depends on your device.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons, zested
2 limes, zested
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add the zest from the 2 lemons and 2 limes, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups water. Stir and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Strain and set aside to cool.
  • Mix the citrus syrup with
  • the heavy cream. Transfer to an ice-cream machine, and proceed according to directions. When the ice cream starts to firm up, add the 1 tablespoon each of lemon zest and lime zest and continue processing.
  • If an ice-cream machine
  • is not available: Mix the lemon-lime zest with the cream mixture and pour into ice-cube trays. When frozen, grate the ice cubes with a cheese grater.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 17.3, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 38.8, Protein 1.6

CITRUS GELATO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
6 large eggs yolks
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 orange, zested, orange reserved
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon white rum or vodka

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar, salt and yolks in a heavy medium stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Gradually whisk in the cream. Then whisk in the milk, buttermilk and citrus zests. Using a wooden spoon, stir the custard constantly over medium heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon and a thermometer registers between 180 and 185 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Immediately scrape the custard into a 4-cup measuring cup; mix in the rum. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, about 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming. Cover until ready to freeze (can be made 1 day in advance).
  • Freeze the custard in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • While the custard is freezing in the ice cream machine, peel and trim the ends from the zested orange. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments onto a cutting board. Cut the segments into 1/2-inch pieces. During the last 10 minutes of freezing time, add the orange segments.
  • Transfer to a container; cover and freeze until ready to serve.

REFRESHING LEMON-LIME DRINK



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Here is a lighter version of the famous margarita-without the alcohol! It goes very well with Mexican dishes or as a cool summertime drink in the shade. -Lisa Castillo of Bourbonnais, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 3 quarts (12 servings, 1 cup per serving).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2/3 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups water
6 cups chilled diet lemon-lime soda
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 medium lime, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large container, combine the limeade and lemonade concentrates and orange extract. Stir in water. , Just before serving, stir in lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-LIME GELATO



Lemon-Lime Gelato image

Provided by Suzanne Pirret

Categories     Milk/Cream     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Simmer     Lemon Juice     Lime Juice     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, and its zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and its zest
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) heavy (double) cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together a quarter cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice and its zest, a quarter cup freshly squeezed lime juice and its zest, and a half cup (100g) sugar. Simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add more sugar if you'd like. Strain and let cool down in the fridge.
  • Stir in half a cup (125ml) heavy (double) cream and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. When it's frozen, spoon several cubes out into one big refreshing cup.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons and limes. Fresh citrus fruits will give your gelato the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic lemons and limes.
  • Zest the lemons and limes before juicing them. The zest contains a lot of flavor, so it's important to get as much of it as possible. Use a microplane zester or a fine grater to zest the lemons and limes.
  • Use a combination of lemon and lime juice. This will give your gelato a more complex flavor. You can use equal parts lemon and lime juice, or you can adjust the ratio to your preference.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more until the gelato is sweet enough for your taste.
  • Chill the gelato base before churning it. This will help the gelato freeze more evenly and smoothly.
  • Churn the gelato according to the manufacturer's instructions. Different ice cream makers have different churning times, so be sure to read the instructions for your machine.
  • Transfer the gelato to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the gelato to firm up completely.

Conclusion:

Lemon-lime gelato is a refreshing and delicious summer treat. With its bright citrus flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this gelato is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. It's perfect for a hot summer day or as a light dessert after a meal. So next time you're looking for a refreshing treat, give lemon-lime gelato a try. You won't be disappointed!

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