Easy Chocolate 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) from childhood.
When the temperatures rise there is nothing so refreshing as a cooling ice cream and homemade ice cream tastes so much better than anything you can buy.
What is Lime Curd?
In the world of preserves curd is a cooked mixutre of eggs, sugar and butter with a fruit flavouring. Lime Curd uses lime juice and zest to create the lime flavour.
Can I use lemon curd?
Yes, you can use Lemon Curd or Orange Curd, however lime curd gives the distinctive taste of the old fashioned Chocolate Lime sweets.
Can I buy lime curd?
Yes, although it is not as easily available as lemon curd. I use Mackays Lime Curd but other producers also make lime curd.
Can I make the ice cream without an ice cream maker?
Yes, you absolutely can! The high sugar content in the curd means that it doesn’t form ice crystals, so it can be frozen in a shallow container. I have given instructions in the recipe card for making the ice cream without an ice cream churn.
How to make Chocolate Lime Ice Cream
You will need:
- Double (Heavy) Cream
- Lime Curd
- Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 lime
Whip the cream
Whip the cream until it is floppy
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Fold in the Lime Curd
Add the lime curd, lime zest and juice and fold gently into the cream.
To make in an ice cream maker
- Place the cream mixture into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It should take about 20 minutes to become firm.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and put it into a shallow box.
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To make without an ice cream maker
- Put the mixture into a shallow box and freeze for two hours
- Break up the ice cream with a fork and mix in the chocolate chips
- Return to the freezer and freeze overnight
To Serve
Serve the Chocolate Lime Ice Cream straight from the ice cream maker in bowls or in cones.
To serve from the freezer
To serve from the freezer remove the box from the freezer and leave to thaw slightly for 10-15 minutes because homemade ice cream sets firm and will be difficult to scoop direct from the freezer.
Chocolate Lime ice cream is very creamy and the sharp lime flavour from the Lime Curd cuts through the richness. And the little nuggets of dark chocolate really do make it taste like those Chocolate Lime sweets.
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Chocolate Lime Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 300 ml double cream
- 340 g Lime Curd
- 1/2 lime zest and juice
- 100 g chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whip the cream until it is floppy, add the lime curd, zest and juice.
- Fold in the lime curd, zest and, juice
With an Ice Cream Churn
- Churn in the ice cream machine until firm.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and use a spatula to put the ice cream into a container.
- Serve straight away or put the container in the freezer for later.
Without an Ice Cream Churn
- Spoon the cream mixture in a shallow container and freeze for a couple of hours before breaking up with a fork.
- Fold in the chocolate chips then freeze overnight.
To Serve
- Remove the container from the freezer for 15 minutes before serving. Homemade ice cream sets very firm so needs to thaw a little before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Maggie says
I would like a scoop or two of this please – far better than anything you can buy.
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Maggie, it is excellent!
Christian Halfmann says
What a brilliant idea. I don't have an ice cream maker and am for sure not going to get one. So it's lovely to read of your chocolate lime ice cream. Sounds really refreshing.
By the way, I don't mind standing at a hot oven, when it's hot outside. In fact I prefer to eat ice cream when it's cold outside – especially in ice cream cones – because it's not going to melt away so fast. Anyway, ice cream anytime.
Janice Pattie says
I agree to Ice Cream any time! Thanks for your kind comment, let me know if you make this recipe.
Choclette says
Curd for ice-cream – what a brilliant idea Janice. Love the flavours here too and so refreshing in this hot summer weather we are all so unused to. I think I might need one of your ice-cream scoops – I can't get a nice ball of ice-cream however hard I try. Thanks for making this for We Should Cocoa 🙂
Elizabeth S says
Sounds gorgeous and refreshing. I love lime curd, to be honest I prefer it over lemon! I had the same thing happen to my ice cream bowl before. I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me out a new bowl free of charge. Mine had leaked all over the contents of my freezer!
Janice Pattie says
Good call Elizabeth, I'll try that!
Camilla @FabFood4All says
This sounds like a really delicious and refreshing combination Janice, you've inspired me:-)
Petra says
This sounds so delicious and I can't think of anything better on these hot days!The combination sounds utterly delicious!
Beth Sachs says
My mouth is watering – the lime curd sounds amazing
Claire Toplis says
I LOVE ice cream love this love it
Annes S says
Oh wow it sounds like the perfect combination in a icecream, I adore those chocolate lime sweets so quite sure would equally adore your icecream!
Gillian Milner says
This looks like beautiful icecream
lawstudentscookbook says
I would never have considered lime with chocolate, but now I need a bite!
Fiona Maclean says
no churn ice-cream is about the only sort I'd make. And I love this flavour combination.
Thanks for linking it up!!!
xx
Stacy says
Found this lovely post from Fiona's Fab Friday link. What a brilliant idea to use the lime curd in ice cream. I don't have an ice cream maker so I am even more chuffed to know I can still make this. Perfect for a hot summer's day1
Amee says
This is cool!
Michelle Rolfe says
Well this just got added to my list! Those lime sweets were one of my favourites as a child ( and still!) I love the fact I don’t have to make a custard with this as well as its already done in the curd so its much faster to get that ice cream! Thanks for including our Limoncello ice cream as well.:-) Michelle x
Janice Pattie says
They were favourites for me too and this really is a simple recipe.