Small Batch Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
This Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and packed with bright lime flavor and bits of graham cracker for crunch. It’s an easy small batch dessert that tastes just like the classic pie in frozen form.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest
- 3 sheets graham crackers -rough chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well until fully blended.
- Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually 25 to 30 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and mix briefly, just until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm and scoopable. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use Full-Fat Dairy: Low-fat milk won’t freeze well and lacks flavor. Stick with full-fat dairy for the best texture and taste.
- Pre-Chill the Bowl: Freeze your ice cream maker bowl in advance. A warm bowl can prevent proper freezing.
- Keep the Base Cold: Use cold ingredients and avoid letting the mixture sit out. Pour it into the machine right after mixing.
- Churn to Soft Serve: Stop churning when the texture looks like soft serve. Then transfer to a container for freezing.
- Freeze Until Firm: After churning, freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours to firm it up and improve scoopability.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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