Creamy Lemonade Soft Serve Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Add the sugar and lemon mixture to the whipped cream and mix until combined.
4. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Serve immediately as soft serve ice cream or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm.

Interesting Facts

• Lemonade soft serve ice cream is a popular summer treat in the United States.
• It is said to have originated in the state of Florida.
• The lemon juice in the recipe helps to keep the ice cream from becoming too hard and icy.
• Adding a small amount of lemon zest to the recipe gives it an extra burst of flavor.