No Churn Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream

No Churn Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream uses ready-made Lime Curd for a quick and easy homemade ice cream that tastes just like the Chocolate Lime sweets (candies) I enjoyed as a child.

Why make No-Churn Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream?

This is the easiest way to make ice cream. The recipe has only four ingredients and there is no need for an ice cream machine. Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream has a delightful flavour combination with the tang of the lime curd contrasting with the sweet dark chocolate chips. It tastes so much better than anything you can buy.

What are Chocolate Lime Sweets (Candies)?

Chocolate limes are an old-fashioned sweet that has a hard green outer shell made with boiled sugar. Inside the boiled sweet there is crumbly chocolate. There’s a real pleasure when you break through the hard sweet and hit the chocolate which melts in your mouth.

What do I need to make Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream?

You will need:

• Cream
• Lime Curd
• Chocolate Chips
• !/2 fresh lime, zest and juice

What kind of cream do I need?

Use double (heavy) cream. You need a high fat content cream that will whip into thick floppy peaks.

What is Lime Curd?

Lime Curd is a sweet preserve made from a cooked mixture of eggs, sugar and butter with a fruit flavouring. Lime Curd uses lime juice and zest to create the lime flavour.

Can I make my own Lime Curd?

Yes, it is easy to make your own curd, simply take your time and follow the recipe closely. You can find a recipe for Lime Curd at Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen.

Can I buy Lime Curd?

Yes, lime curd is available to buy, although it is not as popular as lemon curd. I found my jar of lime curd in the grocery section of my local garden centre.

Can I use Lemon Curd?

You can make no churn ice cream with any type of curd including Lemon Curd.  Try my Easy Lemon Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream which uses Lemon Curd.  However, lime curd provides the distinctive taste of old-fashioned Chocolate Lime sweets.

What kind of chocolate can I use?

I use dark chocolate chips because I like the semi-sweet taste within the sweet and creamy ice cream. You can use milk chocolate chips if that is what you prefer.

Can I use chopped chocolate?

Yes, if you don’t have chocolate chips, then use the same quantity of bar chocolate an chop it into small chips with a sharp knife.

What does Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream taste like?

Chocolate Lime ice cream is very creamy but the zingy lime flavour cuts through the richness. And the little nuggets of dark chocolate really do make it taste like those Chocolate Lime sweets.

Can I make this ice cream without an ice cream machine?

Traditional ice cream is made with an egg custard that is very similar to curd. The high sugar and fat content in the curd means that it doesn’t form ice crystals, so it can be frozen in a shallow container without churning.

Why would I use an ice cream machine to make Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream Maker?

If you have an ice cream machine you can speed up the process from mixture to ready-to-serve ice cream.  I have made the recipe as churn and no-churn and the only difference is the timing.

How long can I keep Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream?

You can keep the ice cream covered in the freezer for up to 3 months. After that it may start to crystallise slightly and the flavour from the fresh lime won’t be as zesty.

Can I increase the quantities to make more ice cream?

Yes, you can increase the quantities to make more ice cream. The recipe I give makes enough mixture to fit in the average ‘freeze the bowl’ ice cream machine. However, you can make double and use the ‘no churn’ method. Remember always to freeze the mixture in a shallow container so that it freezes evenly. With a bigger quantity you may need to use two containers.

How do I serve No Churn Chocolate Chip Lime ice Cream?

Serve the Chocolate Chip Lime Ice Cream in bowls or cones. Top with a little more lime zest, or some crushed chocolate lime sweets (candies). For the ultimate indulgence drizzle chocolate sauce over the ice cream!

If you use the ice cream maker you can serve the ice cream straight from the machine.  However, if you have had the ice cream in the freezer take it out about 10 minutes before you want to serve it.  This will allow it to soften slightly, make it easy to scoop. And the flavours will really sing.

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This recipe was first published in July 2013