No-Churn Lemon Cream Pie Ice Cream

Ice cream is one of the best desserts to make during the summer, especially when it's no-churn ice cream! You can get all of the cool, refreshing creaminess without the hassle of using an ice cream maker! This lemon cream pie ice cream is super creamy, packed with so much bright lemon flavor, and loaded with shortbread cookie pieces.

INGREDIENTS FOR NO-CHURN LEMON CREAM PIE ICE CREAM

To make this rich and refreshing lemon cream pie ice cream, start by gathering your ingredients. Here's everything that you'll need: 

• Heavy whipping cream

• Sweetened condensed milk

• Lemon juice + lemon zest

• Vanilla extract

• Shortbread or lemon cookies

MAKING THE ICE CREAM

Making ice cream might sound complicated, but I promise you that it's super easy to whip up! Here's what you'll need to do:

Step 1: Whip the cold heavy whipping cream on medium speed just until stiff peaks form; about 2 minutes. Set the bowl aside. 

Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined. 

Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream and lemon mixture together until totally combined. Fold in most of the shortbread cookie pieces, reserving some for the top. 

Step 4: Pour ice cream mixture into a standard size loaf or 9x9 pan and spread into an even layer. 

Step 5:  Sprinkle on the rest of the shortbread cookie pieces on top of the ice cream.

Step 6: Freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Enjoy!

WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THIS ICE CREAM

♦ It comes together in no time! Since this ice cream recipe does not call for eggs or any fancy machines, it takes just minutes to throw together. You simply whip up the heavy cream, fold in all of the other ingredients, and freeze it! 

♦ You don't need an ice cream maker! One of my favorite things about no-churn ice cream is that you can literally make them whenever you want because you don't need to worry about pulling out any heavy or clunky ice cream makers! You just make the ice cream batter, throw it in the pan, then pop it into the freezer! 

♦ It's easily customizable! Ice cream is so easily customizable! Want to use lemon cookies instead of shortbread? It totally works! Or maybe you want to swirl in some lemon curd to add even more lemon flavor? Why not! You can absolutely tweak this to whatever your preference is! 

If you give this recipe a try and love it, be sure to leave a comment and star rating! Be sure to tag @thehungrykitchenblog on Instagram so I can see all of your delicious bakes! Happy baking! ♥