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Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe – No Ice Cream Machine

by Jolina 24 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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Lemon curd ice cream – few things are more refreshing than a scoop (or two!) of homemade lemon ice cream in the summer. Sweet, tangy, smooth, creamy, perfect for the season’s warm sunny days.

(Wondering what else to do with lemon curd? Try this luscious no-bake lemon cheesecake. Lemony goodness that sits on a delicious Oreo crust. You don’t even need to turn the oven on! If you’re craving for lemon cake though, you will love this lemon layer cake – it’s filled with silky lemon curd and frosted with lemon buttercream. Definitely worth turning the oven on for.)

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

Personally, I can eat lemon curd ice cream any time of the year. But summer is special. Summer is when indulging in lemon ice cream becomes exceptional.

Sweet and tangy. Smooth and creamy. Bright and vibrant. So refreshing!

Bonus: it’s so easy to make. You don’t even need an ice cream machine. Let’s get to it.

How to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream machine

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

So how do you make ice cream at home without an ice cream machine? Easy. First thing you need to do is prepare your ice cream base.

Mine is always heavy cream that I whip stiff and sweetened condensed milk.

Then comes the exciting part: deciding what kind of ice cream you want to make.

You can start with traditional vanilla if you like or you can experiment right away. Try making homemade pistachio chocolate chip ice cream. Or roasted cherry ice cream packed with chocolate chips. The delicious possibilities are endless.

Once you know what ice cream you want, just fold in the flavours and mix-ins to your base and freeze overnight.

Next day, you have smooth, creamy, homemade ice cream just the way you like it.

I get into more detail on how to make no-churn ice cream here (“no-churn” simply means making ice cream without a machine).  Check it out.

How to make lemon curd ice cream

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

For this lemon curd ice cream, the steps are easy and straightforward:

Step 1: Stir sweetened condensed milk, lemon curd, lemon extract and a pinch of salt until smooth and incorporated.

How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Step 2: Add a dollop of whipped cream to lighten the mixture.

How to Make Lemon Curd Ice CreamHow to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Step 3: Gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream, careful not to deflate it.

How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Step 4: Transfer into a freezer-safe container, smoothen the top and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight.

Step 5: Enjoy!

Ingredients for this easy lemon ice cream recipe

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

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The ingredients are as simple and straightforward as the instructions:

  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Lemon curd (I used my homemade lemon curd recipe but you can also use ready-made lemon curd)
  • Lemon extract
  • Salt
  • Heavy cream that’s whipped to stiff peaks (for best results, make sure fat content is between 36 and 40%)

I like making my own whipped cream – it just tastes better than the ones you buy in a tub. And it only takes 15 minutes at the most.

You just need to make sure the heavy cream, the bowl and the  beaters you’re going to use are chilled. Then off you go!

Tools you need to make lemon ice cream

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

Like I said, you don’t need an ice cream machine to make homemade ice cream.

I like using my stand mixer because it makes whipping the cream that much easier but you can also use a handheld electric mixer.

Other than that, all you need are some bowls, a spatula and a freezer-safe container. So there is absolutely no reason not to go homemade ice cream crazy this summer!

(I bought these ice cream tubs from Amazon a few years ago and I love them!)


Delicious lemony desserts for summer

Love lemon as much as I do? Treat yourself to these scrumptious lemony treats:

Start the day with some light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes.

Light Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

In the mood for lemon pie (and it’s always a great time for lemon pie)? Get addicted to this luxurious and super easy to make Meyer lemon pie with condensed milk.

Easy Meyer Lemon Pie with Condensed Milk (Video)

For the ultimate lemon treat, try this lemon cheesecake recipe. It’s the best ever!

Best Lemon Cheesecake

 

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe

Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe - No Ice Cream Machine Needed

Author: Jolina
Lemon curd ice cream - few things are more refreshing than a scoop (or two!) of homemade lemon ice cream in the summer. Sweet, tangy, smooth, creamy, perfect for the season’s warm sunny days.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Freezing Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine North American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 oz lemon curd
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract adjust to taste
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir sweetened condensed milk, lemon curd, lemon extract and a pinch of salt until smooth and incorporated.
    How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream
  • Add a dollop of whipped cream to the mixture to lighten it.
    How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream
  • Mix until combined.
    How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream
  • Gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream, careful not to deflate it.
    How to Make Lemon Curd Ice Cream
  • Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, smoothen the top and cover with cling wrap to prevent ice from forming.
  • Freeze overnight.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 117mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information are estimates only.

Keyword Easy, No-Churn Ice Cream, Summer
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  1. Lois Christensen says

    June 21, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love lemon…especially in the summer!

    Reply
  2. Denise says

    June 21, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    What a refreshing ice cream, I love lemon, and this sounds delectable! Isn’t it wonderful how easy it is to make?

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Yes! I love making homemade ice cream, so easy and it’s always the flavour I want 🙂

      Reply
  3. Marisa F. Stewart says

    June 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    You can’t beat something cold and creamy after a summertime meal. Lemon is always a favorite. It has a clean fresh taste that you can’t beat. Your lemon ice cream is so simple to make — I know I’d have a hard time just sticking with two scoops. Will be making your recipe this week.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:21 am

      LOL that’s my problem too! 2+ scoops for me 🙂

      Reply
  4. Arlene Mobley says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Lemon desserts are my favorite flavor. This would be a perfect dessert to serve after a barbecue.

    Reply
  5. Veena Azmanov says

    June 18, 2019 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    This can be eaten with so many variations. I love the citrus and lemony flavor to it.

    Reply
  6. Gloria says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I am a LEMON lover, so this is right up my alley. What a great summer treat. I would love this on a hot summer day on the patio.

    Reply
  7. Djebe Laws says

    June 12, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Homemade ice cream is intriguing to me because of the experience it could be as a project with the kids…they would love the process, the waiting, and of course the eating

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:22 am

      The eating is always the best part!

      Reply
  8. Tonya Morris says

    June 12, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    OMG I want to make this right now! This is the perfect sweet treat for a hot summer day!

    Reply
  9. Dianne says

    June 12, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    We love lemon curd!! This is the perfect dessert for us.

    Reply
  10. Christa says

    June 11, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    Making homemade ice cream is on my summer bucket list but I don’t have an ice cream maker. This post came at the perfect time!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Awesome! It’s such a fun process. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Neely Moldovan says

    June 11, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    Oh we love this! This sounds like such a great summer night treat!

    Reply
  12. aisasami says

    June 11, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    OMG, thank you so much for the recipe on how to make your own homemade ice cream without a machine. I love making food but I don’t have a machine, so I was like how can I make ice cream! This was what I needed!

    Reply
  13. NAti says

    June 11, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    It sounds pretty delicious and so easy to make! I will definitely try it out and let you know if I succeeded!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth O says

    June 11, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love lemon and any dessert that has a lemony flower has me booked. That ice cream must taste fresh and delicious.

    Reply
  15. Holly Lasha says

    June 11, 2019 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    Hello delicious. This looks so good. I will definitely be making this over the summer!!

    Reply
  16. Kristen says

    June 11, 2019 at 7:12 am

    This is such a perfect summer recipe. I love that’s I can even make this with my kids!

    Reply
  17. pooja Malkani says

    June 11, 2019 at 6:20 am

    This is a great recipe! I would love to try this out since it doesnt involve any ice cream maker. Lemon are anyways king of summer and this lmeon curd ice cream will be great for stomach

    Reply
  18. Karen Monica says

    June 11, 2019 at 1:47 am

    5 stars
    I wished I had a bowl of lemon curd ice cream now. Anyway since this recipe looks easy to follow, I will give it a try and make it this weekend.

    Reply
  19. Stephanie says

    June 10, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    Yum! My boys have been into everything lemon lately, so I bet they would love this!

    Reply
  20. Angela Tolsma says

    June 10, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    This sounds amazing. I have always wanted to make my own ice cream but haven’t wanted to invest in a machine, so the fact that you don’t need one is perfect.

    Reply

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