This easy, simple Zesty Fluffy Stretchy Lemon Ice Cream recipe is so finger-lickin' good. It's been a huge hit lately with family and friends.

The recipe

Zesty Fluffy Stretchy Lemon Ice Cream

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Ingredients

servings

2 cups heavy whipping cream
⅔ cup milk
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1¼ tsp lemon extract
1–2 tsp guar gum (the more, the stretchier)
1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Make sure all the liquid ingredients, including the lemons, are cold from the fridge before beginning.
Whisk the milk and guar gum very well in a bowl, making sure to eliminate any clumps.
Add all the remaining ingredients except the food coloring and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the food coloring drops and stir to get the desired yellow color.
If the prep took you a while, place the mixture in the fridge for an hour to make sure it’s very cold before moving on. The colder, the better!
Pour the mixture into your running ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
In about , it should reach the desired creamy, stretchy consistency. Don't run it longer than necessary, or the ice cream will melt and refreeze, forming ice crystals.
Transfer to an airtight tub and freeze for a couple of hours.
Let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping. Enjoy!

Notes

The guar gum gives you the creamy, stretchy consistency. You can adjust it if you like.
If you prefer a simple, zesty, non-creamy result, skip the guar gum. In that case, it should take 25-30 minutes to reach the desired consistency in the ice cream maker. We use the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment.
It may go without saying, but if this is your first time making ice cream, remember to leave the ice cream maker bowl in the freezer for about 24 hours before using it.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Serving size1/2 cup

Amount per servingCalories

286

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22.2g28%

Saturated Fat 14.1g71%

Cholesterol 69mg23%

Sodium 25mg1%

Total Carbohydrate 21.2g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%

Total Sugars 19.9g

Includes 16.6g Added Sugars33%

Protein 2.4g5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

286cal

3% Protein 2.4g
29% Carbs 21.2g
68% Fat 22.2g

Protein score

0.8g protein per 100 calories

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Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Optional items not included: orange blossom water; yellow food coloring. The recipe has no yield; it makes about 1 quart, so this label uses 8 half-cup servings. Uses the midpoint of 1–2 tsp guar gum (1 1/2 tsp) and whole milk. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.