The Homemade Ice Cream Challenge + Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet
I had a patriotic dessert tentatively planned to post this weekend, but I still can’t decide if I love it. Or if blueberries were meant to be with Brie. I may post it anyway, just to get a chuckle out of you.
We’re taking a different route this weekend.
We’ve decided to take the Homemade Ice Cream Challenge of 2011.
(No, it’s not a real challenge. I totally made it up.)
What is this, you say? The Perrys have decided not to buy ice cream all summer.* If we eat ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet at home, it will be homemade.
Why? For fun. And as you know, we’re picky about the sweets we eat (and usually reserve them for special or social occasions), but ice cream is in our freezer all the time. It’s kind of our kryptonite, but we don’t go nuts with it. By making it all from scratch not only will it be better tasting and free of weird things, but we might actually eat less if I’m forced to make it myself.
Or not. I’ve got a dozen recipes in The Perfect Scoop
So, today I wanted to share a light, refreshing sherbet from said bible. Typically I’m not too fond of lemon-y desserts, but I’m beginning to come around. I LOVED this sherbet. Lots of lemon, lots of buttermilk tang, but sweet enough that your face won’t implode. (I’m also sensitive to sour things, so this was perfect for me!)
Plus, it only has three ingredients. Four if you count water.
If you have an ice cream maker and are itching to use it, climb aboard the challenge!
And have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! This is a rather sentimental holiday for our family because of my husband’s past deployment and the fact that we were engaged on the 4th. So go thank a soldier, hug your loved ones, and be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy! And eat some ice cream, too.
(Psst… Happy Canada Day to my lovely Canadian friends! I love Canadians!)
*Steve added a small clause enabling him to purchase one container of Tillamook Vanilla Ice Cream.
Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet
Ingredients:
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
2 lemons, zest from one (about 2-3 tsp) and juice from both (about 1/4 cup)
2 cups buttermilkDirections:
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Grate the zest from one lemon into the saucepan. Set lemon aside to juice later. Heat mixture (over medium heat) stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a small container and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the chilled lemon syrup. Whisk in the juice from both lemons. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
Makes about 1 quart.
from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz
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Natalie — July 1, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
We're not buying ice cream anymore either (except for the occasional trip to some local ice cream places, bc that's just fun :))
Its novelty hasn't worn off yet, and I'm spending way too much money on heavy cream and eggs. Healthy? Maybe not, but delicious…and we're trying to eat in moderation! Headed home to visit family with 4 flavors in tow today!!
Can't wait to see which kinds you make this summer!
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Lauren's Latest — July 1, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
You told me about this recipe! I need to try it! And, I'm with you about not buying ice cream! If I can make it myself, then maybe…just maybe…I will eat less. Or make more.
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Jolene - EverydayFoodie — July 1, 2011 @ 5:34 pm
The consistency looks so perfect! I am always impressed with your culinary skills girl!
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Joanne — July 1, 2011 @ 5:40 pm
I LOVE this challenge! Can I become an honorary Perry and participate also?
This lemony sherbert sounds so good…I actually adore lemony desserts so I'm sure this would really hit the spot.
(Oh and brie goes with everything. All the time.)
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Molly — July 1, 2011 @ 5:44 pm
I'm solving my too-much-ice-cream issues by only buying single scoop ice cream cones when I'm in the neighborhood of an ice cream shop. Frugal? No. And it only works for me because I'm really seldom near an ice cream shop. But NO more Ben & Jerry's from the grocery (much as I love it) because I can't seem to portion the dang stuff out.
Regarding lemons – I find them to be a lot yummier if I ONLY use Meyers. If you have a slightly sheltered corner to plant a tree, it's totally the way to go. Meyers make other lemons hang their heads in shame. Or they should.
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Ann — July 1, 2011 @ 6:02 pm
I usually spend a summer working on one type of food or style of cooking. The second summer I did this it was the summer of ice-cream. It was SO much fun! Lovely recipe and pictures….and I love the spoon!
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Natalie — July 1, 2011 @ 11:45 pm
Natalie – 4 kinds! Do you have an extra…um… frozen thingy (what are they called again?) I'd love to have 2. Or three.
Lauren – We'll just make more together then!
Jolene – Thank you!!
Joanne – Yes! Welcome to our family :)
Molly – I discovered Meyers while living in the Bay Area. I may be able to find some at Whole Foods, but things are a bit more sparse out here in the desert :) If I could grow a lemon tree here, believe me I would try!
Ann – I get so many compliments on that flatware! Funny, though. I registered for it when we got married, but the longer we have it, the more I kind of don't like it as much. :)
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pinksuedeshoe — July 1, 2011 @ 11:50 pm
I am so making this. It looks delicious! And I added the book to my wishlist. Love it!
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Kathryn — July 2, 2011 @ 4:13 am
yes, The Perfect Scoop is the best ice cream book ever! Thank you again!
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Jenny — July 2, 2011 @ 4:31 am
I am thinking I need to take this challenge. I just don't know if I have the self control for it. I love U-Swirl and Yogurt Beach with an intensity that scares me. :)
However, I'm thinking about ice cream differently these days because we recently found out Zac has a peanut allergy. Making it myself would eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. I am thinking of buying an ice cream maker. What kind do you have? And would you recommend it?
Jenny Friden
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teenagetaste — July 3, 2011 @ 3:16 am
I've always wanted to make my own homemade ice cream. Too bad I don't have an ice cream maker! :(
This still looks delicious though!
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Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) — July 3, 2011 @ 4:03 am
Love this challenge! This recipe looks wonderful. Lemon is so refreshing in the summer. Bookmarking this to try soon.
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thenewlywedchefs.com — July 3, 2011 @ 7:01 pm
What a fun challenge!! It's a win-win situation, really. :)
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The Three Little Piglets — July 4, 2011 @ 12:29 am
The Perfect Scoop is one of my favorite all time cookbooks! Now that I've made homemade ice cream, there is no going back to store bought. It tastes SO much better, and you can make it any way you want. Haven't tried this one yet, but it sounds fabulous.
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Tina — July 5, 2011 @ 9:12 pm
I love, love, love homemade ice cream. This looks good!
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Christina — July 6, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
Ok, I'm taking the 'homemade ice cream only' challenge too. I have all the ingredients for this ice cream, so I have no excuse not to make it!
Isn't Perfect Scoop to die for? I want to make EVERYTHING :)
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