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April 26, 2021

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

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Creamy Lemon Ice Cream makes for a great finish to just about any meal!

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

The sour cream makes the ice cream ultra-creamy.ย For a dairy-free version, you can use coconut cream and a good store-bought dairy-free sour cream or you can make your own.

I definitely recommend using fresh lemon juice for a bright and clean lemon flavor.

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream I make all of my ice cream in this ice cream maker. I purchased mine 20 years ago and it’s still going strong!

Here are some other ice cream recipes I think you’ll enjoy!
Rum Raisin Ice Creamย 
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Apricot Ice Creamย 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Creamย 

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey (I like to use a light honey like this one for the best flavor)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • Pinch of Celtic sea salt
  • 2 cups sour cream or creme fraiche (or dairy-free sour cream)
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Whisk the honey, arrowroot, cream and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, while whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sour cream a little bit at a time so it doesnโ€™t curdle. Whisk in the lemon juice and pour mixture into a large bowl. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until completely chilled. As an alternative, you can fill a large bowl with ice and set the bowl of lemon cream on top. The cream mixture should be cold enough to put into the ice cream maker in about 45 minutes.
  3. Freeze the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturerโ€™s instructions. Here is the ice cream maker I use. I purchased it over 20 years ago and it’s still working perfectly!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free Recipes, Desserts, Egg-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten Free Recipes, Grain Free Recipes, Thyroid Support and Health Recipes (Days 31+) | 28 Comments

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  1. Susan Delhaise

    April 26, 2021 at 10:47 am

    Hello. Thanks for the recipe. Just to let you know the typo. Money for honey ๐Ÿ˜‚
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 27, 2021 at 9:34 am

      Oops! Thanks for pointing that out. I just changed it! :)
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      • Barbara Naylor

        July 23, 2023 at 8:42 pm

        Can you make the Lemon ice cream without the ice cream maker???
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        • Deliciously Organic

          July 31, 2023 at 11:02 am

          I haven't tested this recipe using other methods, so I'm not sure what would lend the exact same texture and flavor.
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  2. Dorthe

    April 27, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Can you just freeze in a dish if you donโ€™t have an ice cream maker?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 27, 2021 at 9:34 am

      In order to get the creamy texture, you'd need to use an ice cream maker
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  3. Judy

    April 28, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    wondering if plain greek yogurt could replace the sour cream?
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  4. PJ

    April 28, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    Definitely making this!! Love everything citrus and it's ice cream season! I've been avoiding store bought ice cream with all the sugar or fake sugar. I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker as well.
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  5. Mary C

    April 28, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    So you process in the ice cream maker according to ice cream maker instructions after refrigerating mixture for 3 hrs?? Thanks for the recipe I canโ€™t wait to try
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 29, 2021 at 11:04 am

      Yes. The mixture needs to be cold before freezing in the ice cream maker.
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      • Nancy

        May 8, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Made this yesterday and my husband and I both loved it. Super easy to make too and I always love that! I did shorten the 3 hour cooling time by putting the mixture in the freezer and just monitoring it so it wouldnโ€™t freeze. A perfect summertime treat.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          May 10, 2021 at 9:53 am

          So glad you enjoyed it!
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  6. Karen

    April 28, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    Why do you add Arrowroot? Does it give stability?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 29, 2021 at 11:04 am

      Yes, it gives it stability
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  7. Teresa

    April 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

    I am on the GAPS and not allowed to use arrowroot. Will this make a difference if I do not use.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 29, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Yes, it will make a difference in the overall texture of the ice cream.
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    • Mary

      August 15, 2024 at 1:03 am

      Some recipes use guar gum instead of arrowroot
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  8. Kate Athy

    April 29, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    Do you think it would work to substitute some other syrup, like agave or rice, for the honey?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 30, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      I haven't tested the recipe with substitutions, so I don't know which ingredients would lend the exact same texture and flavor.
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  9. Melissa Clement

    April 30, 2021 at 8:30 am

    Looks delicious! How much does this make?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 3, 2021 at 10:59 am

      One quart
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  10. Rose Kanitz

    May 16, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    I decided to make this last week. I used crรจme fraiche instead of sour cream, because it has a milder taste (it's also much more expensive) and I used my old Donvier manual ice cream maker, because I don't have an electric one. I have to say I am very pleased with the way it turned out. The Donvier did a great job. So, you have to turn the blades by hand a few times every 5-10 minutes, but that was no hardship. Took about 30 minutes and my ice cream was ready. I will make this again! And now I'm going to try the other flavours!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 17, 2021 at 10:26 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!
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  11. Kari H.

    May 28, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Hi Carrie, Is the heavy cream/coconut cream necessary for the fat content of recipe or could I substitute cashew milk? We are a dairy free house but my husband does not prefer the coconut milk flavor. Thanks!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 31, 2021 at 10:04 am

      I would use a cashew cream and not a milk. Otherwise, it will be very icy.
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  12. Anna T

    June 5, 2022 at 9:11 am

    This is THE most delicious ice cream EVER!!! Just made it last night and we marveled at how delicious it was. Thank you!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 6, 2022 at 9:17 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
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  13. Shawna Kinsman

    July 11, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    I'm thinking you could use an egg yolk as a thickener in lieu of arrowroot. The recipe sounds delicious!
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