Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
560 min.
20
44kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and tangy dessert to cool you down, look no further than this delightful Key Lime Pie Ice Cream! Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this creamy treat brings the classic flavors of key lime pie straight into a luscious ice cream form. Imagine the bright zest of fresh key limes combined with the subtle crunch of graham crackers swirling throughout a smooth and sweet base—it's a combination that will have your taste buds dancing!

This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only delicious but also a fun and engaging way to spend a day in the kitchen. With a preparation time of just under 10 hours, it's perfect for those leisurely weekends where you can indulge your culinary creativity. You'll find that the recipe yields a generous 20 servings, making it an ideal choice for parties, family reunions, or simply to have in the freezer for those sweet cravings.

Crafted with wholesome ingredients like half-and-half, reduced-fat milk, and a touch of sweetness, this Key Lime Pie Ice Cream also offers a lower calorie option at just 44 kcal per serving. So, whether you're a dessert fanatic or looking to impress your guests with something unique, this ice cream will have everyone coming back for seconds. Dive into this tropical delight and make summer feel like it lasts all year long!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.5 cup graham crackers crushed
  • cup half and half 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoon lime zest 
  • cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup artificial sweetener for ice cream*

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk egg yolk until slightly thickened. Gradually whisk about 1 cup hot cream mixture into yolk.
  4. Add yolk mixture to remaining cream mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids. Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Place plastic wrap directly on cream mixture; chill 8 to 24 hours.
  7. Pour mixture into freezer container of a 1 1/2-qt. electric ice-cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions; stir in Key lime zest, Key lime juice, and crushed graham crackers halfway through freezing.
  8. Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  9. *Granulated sugar may be substituted.
  10. Note: We tested with Whey Low 100% All Natural Granular Sweetener for Ice Cream. Get 20% off any time you order from wheylow.com. Coupon code: Southrn
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Nutrition Facts

Calories44kcal
Protein9.27%
Fat32.83%
Carbs57.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.3
Glycemic Load
1.21
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4982608738153%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.4mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.18kcal
2.21%
Fat:2.33g
3.58%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.93%
Carbohydrates:9.23g
3.08%
Net Carbohydrates:5.57g
2.02%
Sugar:3.47g
3.86%
Cholesterol:15.84mg
5.28%
Sodium:48.42mg
2.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.48g
2.96%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.58%
Calcium:44.83mg
4.48%
Phosphorus:41.95mg
4.19%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.76%
Selenium:1.51µg
2.15%
Vitamin C:1.4mg
1.69%
Potassium:58.82mg
1.68%
Vitamin A:81.95IU
1.64%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Magnesium:5.53mg
1.38%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.37%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.1%
Folate:4.3µg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes