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Lemon Meringue Ice Cream with Lemon Balm

A refreshing and tangy lemon meringue ice cream infused with lemon balm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon balm chopped
Meringue Topping
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Ice Cream Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon balm until well combined.
  2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Make Meringue
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
  2. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Spread the meringue on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 1 hour until dry.
Assemble
  1. Scoop the lemon ice cream into serving bowls and top with meringue.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest.

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