Lemon no churn ice cream is the perfect Easter treat. A fun and easy way to make homemade ice cream without a machine.
It has a subtle lemon flavour, combined with pastel coloured marshmallows and Easter sprinkles.
Homemade lemon no churn ice cream without a machine. Rich, creamy and all the colours of spring. No ice cream maker needed. Great for Easter.
Easter should be full of colours. Time to get rid of the winter blahs and make room for spring! Easter nest cookies are fun to make and are no-bake too. The perfect place for the Easter bunny to stash some treats. Maybe Cadbury creme eggs?
I always equate Easter with lemon desserts. Maybe it is the colour? Maybe it is the taste? Lemon polenta cake is easy, delicious, and makes a great presentation. Full of lemon flavour, and it just happens to be gluten-free too.
Speaking of lemon, I could eat homemade lemon curd by the spoonful. The perfect topping on fresh-baked scones, biscuits, or even toast. You can even use it in parfaits too.
Looking for a bakery-style dessert to serve your guest? How about lemon tarts? Shortcrust pastry that is filled with lemon curd. OMG, they are so delicious.
When I was a child, we often had a dessert I like to call Spring Delight. I took the flavours of this family favourite and created this fun and easy recipe.
We also enjoy this traditional Ukrainian cheesecake at Easter too.
No-Churn Ice Cream Needs:
There are only 2 main ingredients for the basic no-churn recipe:
- condensed milk
- whipping cream
Combining the flavours from my childhood dessert was a fun experiment. I was thrilled with the results.
Take the basic ingredients and add:
- lemon pudding
- coloured marshmallows
- lemon extract
- yellow food colouring
- Easter sprinkles
Make Lemon Ice Cream Without A Machine
All you really need is an electric stand mixer (even a hand mixer will work). This is so easy to make.
- 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 turned out creamy smooth and easy to scoop. Pale yellow and softly flavoured with lemon. Dotted with pastel marshmallows and Easter sprinkles.
No churn ice cream will last 3-6 months in a sealed container in the freezer. However, it never lasts that long in our house, especially if the grandkids are around.
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Looking for more homemade frozen treats? Give these a try:
- Kefir popsicles are made with chocolate chips. Sure to please any kid.
- These homemade banana popsicles made with avocado, peanut butter and cocoa are a healthy alternative to sugar-loaded store-bought treats.
- Lemon tea pops contain blackberries and lemon tea.
Lemon No Churn Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 11 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 2 cups mini coloured marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoons lemon extract
- 3 drops yellow food colouring (optional)
- 1 ¾ ounces instant lemon pudding (½ package)
- ⅛ cup Easter sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the whipping cream into a bowl. Whip until it forms soft peaks.(use a handheld or stand mixer)
- 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.
Jennifer
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.
Homemade & Yummy
My grandson had some today….and LOVED it!!
Tina
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…and this is grandson approved too!!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
This was our first time.WOW…this can be a good (bad) habit….so easy and delicious.
Leah
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!
Homemade & Yummy
I know, my grandkids are SOOO excited to eat this.
Brandy Myers
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.
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids cannot wait to eat this.
Sarah
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!!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….who needs a machine that takes up space….and takes more time too. This is soooo easy.
Michelle
I love homemade ice cream, and lemon is even better.It’s a perfect light flavor and so pretty for Easter, too!
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids cannot wait to eat this.
Denise
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!
Homemade & Yummy
I didn’t know it was this easy either. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing LOL!
Jolina
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.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well it is a fun treat, especially for the grandkids!!
.Lisa | Garlic & Zest
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.
Homemade & Yummy
I have never made ice cream before….now this method will be my go to for sure.
Christina Shoemaker
My kids would go crazy over this! So many fun colors and it seems totally easy! I am loving everything about this yummy dessert!
Homemade & Yummy
TOTALLY easy….even the kids could make this.
Edyta at Innocent Delight
What a great idea for Easter dessert. The kids would love it.
Homemade & Yummy
I know my grandkids sure will.
Pamela
I am pinning this because this is the prettiest ice cream! I love that it’s no churn (EASY!) too!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much….hope you give this as try.
Elizabeth
No-churn ice cream totally changed my life! This is so bright and cheerful and fun, I know my son would love it.
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…and Happy Easter.
Traci
I’m always up for a no churn ice cream! In fact, where was that stuff when we were kids? 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the easiest way to made ice cream for sure.