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Easy Easter Lemon No Churn Ice Cream

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Are you an ice cream fanatic? Do you love the taste of lemon? Easy Easter Lemon No Churn Ice Cream is for you. A fun and easy way to make ice cream that has a subtle lemon flavour, combined with pastel coloured marshmallows and Easter sprinkles.

Close up of lemon no churn ice cream in a pan right out of the freezer.

When I was a child, we often had a dessert I like to call Spring Delight at Easter. I took the flavours of this family favourite and created this Easy Easter Lemon No Churn Ice Cream.

I don’t know why, but I always equate Easter and lemon. Maybe it is the colour? Maybe it is the taste? Vibrant Lemon Polenta Cake is a dessert I like to make. Easy, delicious, makes a great presentation, and did you know it is gluten free? Great for when I have company when gluten free is a requirement.

No churn ice cream ingredients.

Lemon curd is something I can eat by the spoonful. When I make this it rarely gets put into tarts or pies. I love to mix it into vanilla yogurt for a tangy delicious treat. I could eat this for dessert.

I have never been much of an ice cream lover UNTIL NOW. This lemon no churn ice cream recipe has converted me. I didn’t know how easy it was to make ice cream without a machine until I made this no churn recipe.

Whipped cream in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Lemon No Churn Ice Cream Basics

Have you made no churn ice cream before? CRAZY EASY. There are only 2 main ingredients:

  • condensed milk
  • whipping cream

for the basic no churn ice cream recipe. Easily create lots of great flavours with simple additions of your favourite things like chocolate, peanut butter, candies and even liquors.

No churn ice cream in a pan getting covered in Easter sprinkles.

Combining the flavours from my favourite childhood dessert was a fun experiment. I was thrilled with the results of this no churn ice cream. Taking the basic no churn ingredients and adding:

  • lemon pudding
  • coloured marshmallows
  • lemon extract
  • yellow food colouring
  • Easter sprinkles

Close up of lemon ice cream being scooped out of the pan.

All you really need is an electric stand mixer (even a hand mixer will work). This is what you do:

  • beat the whipping cream until it forms peaks
  • fold in the condensed milk (combined with the pudding)
  • add lemon extract and food colouring
  • fold in marshmallows
  • scrape into loaf pan
  • top with sprinkles
  • cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm

This no churn ice cream turned out creamy smooth and easy to scoop. Pale yellow, softly flavoured with lemon and dotted with pastel marshmallows. Easter sprinkles add to the fun of this spring treat. I know my grandkids are going to LOVE this ice cream!

Lemon no churn ice scream scooped into a serving bowl.

Homemade ice cream does not get easier than this. Treat your family this Easter with Easy Lemon No Churn Ice Cream for dessert.

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Close up of lemon no churn ice cream in a pan right out of the freezer.

Easy Easter Lemon No Churn Ice Cream

Lemon No Churn Ice Cream is the perfect easy Easter treat. Pale yellow in colour with a soft lemon taste. This easy scoop ice cream is studded with pastel marshmallows and topped with Easter sprinkles.
5 from 37 votes
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Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat, Ice Cream, No Bake Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Easter Ice Cream
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 11 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 2 cups mini coloured marshmallows
  • 1/4 tsp lemon extract
  • 3 drops yellow food colouring (optional)
  • 1 3/4 ounces instant lemon pudding (1/2 package)
  • 1/8 cup Easter sprinkles (optional)
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Instructions

  • In the large bowl of a stand mixed add pour in the shipping cream.
    **alternately you can use an electric hand mixer**
  • Whip until it forms soft peaks.
  • Pour the condensed milk into a measuring cup and add the lemon pudding. Mix well.
  • Gently fold the milk/pudding mixture into the whipped cream.
  • Add the lemon flavouring and food colouring. Mix gently to combine.
  • Add the marshmallows and mix just to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a non stick loaf pan.
  • Top with Easter sprinkles.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Remove from freezer and scoop into bowls or cones.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 189mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 19.6% | Vitamin C: 1.7% | Calcium: 14.9% | Iron: 0.6%

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  1. This sounds so delicious and perfect for the spring! I need to give it a try. I never made homemade “no churn” ice cream before.

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  3. NO churn is my favorite kind of ice cream! I love when a recipe is so simple and easy to make yet so impressive. This looks so pretty! I bet the kids enjoyed every last drop. Yum!

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  4. I always make no-churn ice cream. It is so simple and then the flavor combinations are endless! Love this bright sunny ice-cream!! Those sprinkles on top, make it more attractive and tempting! A perfect dessert to make for Easter!!

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  5. Aaaaaaah! I just love all those sprinkles on there, it turned out so cute! For some reason lemon and Easter go together for me too and my little guy would just love this. I need to add it to our list of things to make!

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  7. When my grandkids come over they always ask for ice cream this is going to be super perfect for Easter … sorry I didnt get to finish the first time thanks for calling me out on the page and reminding me

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  8. I have an electric mixer and I love Lemon and four kids who LOVE ice-cream in every shape and form..This looks so festive. perfect for Easter

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  9. Homemade ice cream is the best treat and this is just perfect for the Easter feast! Love the festive colors and the flavors and you got me on the lemon. I just love the flavor of the lemon and can never have enough of it. So simple to make and the best part is we don;t require any special gadgets to make this.

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  11. This is such an easy recipe with so many possibilities ! I will definitely be making a batch as we are huge fans of anything lemon 🙂

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  12. I LOVE lemon and cannot get enough of it this time of year (in fact, I have a lemon cream pie cooling on my counter at this very moment)! Strangely enough, I’ve never tried no churn ice cream, though. I have such a great ice cream maker, I love pulling it out to make the real deal. I can’t believe how EASY the no churn stuff is!

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  15. Lemon is one of a my favorite flavors for dessert. I’m with you on the lemon curd never making it into a pie! I love it on blueberry muffins or pancakes. This sounds so perfect for spring and a easter treat. Fun to make with the kids too!.

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  16. Oh my yum! I can’t wait to try your recipe! This is a gorgeous dessert that I know I will like because I am all about lemon!

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  17. I’m not sure I’ve ever pinned a recipe so fast in the life. I love lemons and I love this even more because it’s no churn. This is absolutely perfect for Spring (and summer too!) I cannot wait to whip this up and serve myself a big waffle cone at home!

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  18. This is the perfect bright Spring dessert. The sprinkles you have on the top are adorable for Easter. It would go great as an extra dessert with some pie or cake too.

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  22. I’ve been seeing this ice cream pop up in my Facebook feed a few times, and it makes me smile EVERY time. This is just beyond adorable. What a fun and easy dessert for Easter. The kids (and kids at heart) must absolutely love this!

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  24. I’m an ice cream fanatic. And now with all these no-churn ice cream options popping up, I have to limit how many times a year I make it as hubby is lactose intolerant which means I have to eat it all myself. 🙂 BUT, with all that said, I definitely have to make your delightful lemon ice cream. And to solve my not ‘having’ to eat it all, I’ll bring it to my sister’s for Easter 🙂 Your recipe looks both delicious and pretty!

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  27. Yes! Lemon dessert anything and I am in! I love lemoncello gelato, so I bet this tastes just amazing. Those sprinkles on top are so cute, too. I love it!

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  28. No churn ice cream!!!! This is right up my alley, my freezer is always too full to store to contain the chilling cylinder. This lemon ice cream looks so good and easy to make, I know my husband will love it, must make your recipe soonest!

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  29. This looks amazing and something my kids would love for me to make! I love all the spring colored sprinkles and those marshmallows! What a lovely sweet treat! I cant wait to try it!

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  32. This is so gorgeous and colorful! I’ve never made no-churn ice cream before, and I see it pop up more often than not. I’m almost wondering if its even worth keeping my clunky ice cream machine anymore. I don’t use it as often as I used to. I love lemon-y treats, and this sounds amazing. I love how colorful you’ve made it! Perfect for Easter, or even Mother’s Day!

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  33. No-churn ice cream is really fun and tasty, so I’m not surprised it converted you! Who knew it was so simple? Though I do love chocolate for Easter, I also love lemon and other citrus-y desserts, and your lemon ice cream is so bright and colorful, it would be perfect.

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  34. Yes! Lemon and Easter for sure and it’s definitely the color. That pastel yellow is soooo Easter. What a FUN ice cream! I’ve never thought of ice cream as an Easter dessert, but of COURSE, especially when it’s filled with so much Easter color and lemon!

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  35. What a fun and festive recipe. I love how easy it is. This will be perfect to make the day before and serve on Easter. The kids would go crazy for this with all of the festive colors. I am obsessed with anything lemon, so I can’t wait to indulge in this sweet treat.

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  36. This looks so rich and amazing, I love lemon desserts and this one looks like fun. Definitely looks like a Spring thing, it’s perfectly named. I can see how this Easter tradition was a hit in your house.

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  37. We’ve been going nuts making no-churn ice cream. That’s our biggest weakness in our house. We only make it when we are going to visit our kids and grandkids. Love the lemon flavor — one of our favorites. Your ice cream looks like a party in a dish. I bet the grandkids go crazy over it. 🙂

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  38. This is cream is so fun and perfect for spring and Easter! I love no churn ice creams so much, because they are so easy! The lemon sounds just delicious!

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  39. My kids would gobble this up! I’m with you that I could eat lemon curd with a spoon. We haven’t’ made no churn ice cream but I keep seeing how easy it is and how easy it is to make the flavors into something for everyone.

    I adore the colors and flavor combination you have going on here. This would be such a fun Easter dessert to prep in advance with the kids.

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  40. I always wanted an ice cream churner. And then I got one… and it sat in a closet for 2 years until I gave it away. Lol. This looks like a much better option!!

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  42. I can’t believe it’s that easy to make no churn ice cream! I’ve been wanting to make a low carb one but in the meantime I can make this for my hubby. He LOVES all things lemon and would really like this. Love all the cute sprinkles too!

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  43. I love making ice cream. Ever since I learned how to make no churn ice cream, there was no stopping me! There’s just so many different variations right? And this is one of the funnest I’ve seen. It looks perfect for Easter and for spring. Yes, we are almost there my friend! Can’t wait to try this.

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  44. Like you, I equate lemon with Easter, so this is calling my name. Homemade ice cream is the BEST — and this one is positively effortless. I have an ice cream churn — and I always keep the chilling cylinder in my freezer for whenever I’m in the mood, but I can save some valuable freezer space with this recipe. The kids would enjoy making this too. Love the sprinkle add ins.

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