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Lemon Meringue Ice Cream with Lemon Balm

A refreshing and tangy lemon meringue ice cream infused with lemon balm.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon balm leaves chopped
Meringue Topping
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

Prepare Ice Cream Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped lemon balm leaves 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 churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Make Meringue Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread the meringue over the ice cream before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.

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