Whip up our Key Lime Pie Ice Cream with just 5 ingredients for a refreshing treat. Enjoy key lime's tartness and graham cracker crunch in a creamy scoop.
Mixing the Base: In a large bowl, blend together the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, fresh lime juice, and zesty lime zest. Ensure a thorough mix for a consistent flavor.
Churning the Ice Cream: Carefully pour your ice cream base into the bowl of a 1 1/2 quart electric ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to churn the mixture. Most models take about 25-30 minutes to achieve a creamy and thick consistency.
Adding Graham Cracker Crumbs: Once your ice cream has reached the desired thickness, gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs, mixing for about 10 seconds to distribute evenly.
Freezing to Perfection: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. This step is crucial for transforming your ice cream into a firm, scoopable delight.
Serving Your Ice Cream: Once it's reached the perfect consistency, your Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is ready to enjoy. Serve it up as a refreshing treat any time!
Notes
Opt for High-Fat Dairy: When it comes to ice cream, richness and creaminess are key. Choose dairy products with a high fat content, as low-fat milk won't freeze as effectively and will lack in flavor depth. Full-fat dairy ensures a luxurious texture and taste.Pre-Chill the Ice Cream Maker Bowl: A crucial step for successful ice cream is starting with a very cold ice cream maker bowl. If the bowl isn't cold enough, your ice cream may struggle to freeze properly, affecting texture and consistency.Keep the Ice Cream Base Cold: The temperature of your ice cream base significantly impacts the freezing process. Always use cool or cold ingredients, and avoid letting the mixture reach room temperature. After combining your ingredients, promptly pour the base into the ice cream maker to start churning.Churn to Soft Serve Consistency: Churn your ice cream until it reaches a soft serve-like texture. This is the perfect stage to then transfer it to a freezer-safe container for the final freeze. Cover it well to prevent ice crystals.Final Freeze for Perfect Consistency: The transformation into the ideal ice cream texture happens in your freezer. After churning, allow sufficient time for the ice cream to firm up to achieve that classic ice cream consistency.