5 Frozen Lemon Desserts

Lemon Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet is a refreshing and tangy dessert that’s perfect for cooling down on warm days.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and zest, and let the mixture cool.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a sorbet consistency.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Lemon Gelato

Silky and creamy, Lemon Gelato offers a softer and more luscious alternative to sorbet.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then cool.
2. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Churn in an ice cream maker until thick, then freeze in a container for 3-4 hours.

Frozen Lemon Cheesecake

This dessert combines the tanginess of lemon with the creaminess of cheesecake, frozen to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar to form a crust in a springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then blend in condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Pour the filling over the crust and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Lemon Granita

Lemon Granita is a coarsely textured frozen dessert that highlights the pure, clean flavor of lemon.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Dissolve sugar in boiling water to make a syrup; cool.
2. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then pour into a shallow pan.
3. Freeze, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes until icy and granular.

Lemon Frozen Yogurt

A tangy and creamy take on yogurt with a bright lemon flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Mix yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until creamy.
3. Freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.

Lemon Ice Cream with Lemon Curd Swirl

Rich lemon ice cream with a decadent swirl of homemade lemon curd.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup lemon curd

Cooking method:

1. Heat cream, milk, and sugar until sugar dissolves; cool.
2. Stir in lemon juice and churn in an ice cream maker.
3. Swirl in lemon curd before freezing for 2-3 hours.

Lemon Semifreddo

A creamy Italian dessert that’s soft, airy, and bursting with citrus flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick, then slowly stir in lemon juice and zest.
2. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream to soft peaks.
3. Fold everything together gently and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Lemon Popsicles

These popsicles are easy to make and perfect for a quick, refreshing treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• Lemon slices for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Dissolve sugar in boiling water, then cool.
2. Stir in lemon juice and pour into popsicle molds.
3. Insert a lemon slice into each mold and freeze for 4-5 hours.

Lemon Basil Granita

Combining the freshness of lemon and basil, this granita is an herbal twist on a classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

Cooking method:

1. Dissolve sugar in boiling water, add basil and let steep until cool.
2. Strain and stir in lemon juice.
3. Freeze, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes until granular.

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream

A delightful combination of creamy ice cream with chunks of meringue for texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup crushed meringue cookies

Cooking method:

1. Heat cream, milk, and sugar until sugar dissolves and cool.
2. Stir in lemon juice and churn in an ice cream maker.
3. Mix in meringue bits before a final freeze of 2-3 hours.