NINJA CREAMI LEMON BASIL ICE CREAM
Difficulty : EasyServings
3
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCalories
220
caloriesTotal time
24
hours15
minutesDive into a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor with our irresistible Lemon-Basil Ice Cream, crafted with passion in the Ninja Creami. This dazzling frozen creation marries the bright acidity of lemon with the aromatic touch of basil, delivering an explosion of refreshing flavor with every sip. Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant fusion of these premium ingredients, creating a unique taste harmony. My handcrafted recipe captures the essence of summer with a lemony zest balanced by the subtle sweetness of basil.
Ingredients
200 ml fresh lemon juice,
100 g sugar,
1 bunch fresh basil (approximately 20 leaves),
100 ml 15% fat cream,
100 ml milk,
zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- In a saucepan, combine the basil leaves and cream. Heat gently and let infuse for 15 minutes. Strain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the fresh cream with the lemon syrup, add the lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Use the Ice Cream option on the Ninja Creami to achieve a creamy texture.
- At the end of the cycle, add two shots of liquid of your choice (agave syrup, water, heavy cream) and run another spin cycle for the perfect consistency.
Tip: Substitute lemon syrup for the limoncello for a non-alcoholic version.
Serving Suggestions:
Classic Refreshing: Serve the Lemon-Basil Ice Cream in bowls, garnish with lemon zest and basil leaves for an elegant presentation.
Summer Cocktail: Prepare a frozen cocktail by adding a splash of gin and tonic to the Lemon-Basil Ice Cream. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Frozen Lemon Pie: Pair the ice cream with shortbread cookie crumbs to recreate the sensation of a frozen lemon pie.
Enjoy this Lemon-Basil Ice Cream for an explosion of freshness and summer flavors! 🍋🌿🍦
Notes
- The recipes on this blog are not very sweet by taste preference, if you like things sweeter, adjust to your liking. Sweeten with the sweetening agent of your choice: brown sugar, agave syrup, maple syrup, sweetener…
