Lemon Gelato

This 4-ingredient creamy lemon gelato is easy to make from scratch and will be a crowd-pleasing homemade treat on a hot summer day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 small lemons, zested and juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Strain lemon mixture into a large bowl; discard lemon zest. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Stir heavy cream into the lemon mixture. Pour into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.