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Lemon-Lime Gelato

4.4

(2)

A lovely little palate cleanser.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, and its zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and its zest
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) heavy (double) cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, stir together a quarter cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice and its zest, a quarter cup freshly squeezed lime juice and its zest, and a half cup (100g) sugar. Simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add more sugar if you'd like. Strain and let cool down in the fridge.

    Step 2

    Stir in half a cup (125ml) heavy (double) cream and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. When it's frozen, spoon several cubes out into one big refreshing cup.

From The Pleasure is All Mine by Suzanne Pirret, (C) 2009, William Morrow/An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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