Key Lime Pie Gelato
Creamy and zesty, this Key Lime Gelato recipe is a delightful treat that captures the perfect balance of tangy lime flavor and sweet creamy goodness. With a hint of graham cracker crumbs adding a delightful crunch, this frozen dessert is a refreshing and indulgent summer delight. Perfect for cooling off on a warm day or enjoying a taste of the tropics anytime.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons Key lime juice (fresh or bottled like Nellie and Joe's)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers, frozen
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream and heat over medium-low heat until small bubbles start to form around the outer edge of the pan, stirring occasionally. While the milk and cream are heating, whisk together egg yolks and then add in sugar, continue to beat until pale yellow.
- When the milk and cream have reached 170º F temper the egg yolks by adding a cup or two of the hot cream to them and slowly while constantly whisking. Add the mixture to the pan, pouring slowly and whisking. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick enough to cover the back of a wooden spoon and reaches 185º F, without allowing it to boil.
- Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any possible lumps. Slowly add in lime juice, vanilla extract and lime zest. Cool slowly to room temperature, stirring every so often, and then cover and refrigerate until cold.
- Once the gelato mix is cold, freeze it in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in frozen graham cracker crumbs and transfer immediately to an airtight container. Freeze until firm and serve.
Yield
8 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
- Cholesterol Content: 139 mg
- Sodium Content: 78 mg
- Sugar Content: 23 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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