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.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
I love that you don’t need an ice cream make for this recipe! So cute and colourful, it will be great for a dessert for Easter!
Homemade & Yummy
I know right…one less item to take up room.
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com
I love any lemon dessert you set in front of me! I usually make lemon tartlets for Easter and I have no idea why I also think lemon goes with Easter. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
I really don’t know why I equate lemon and Easter…but I do…and it works. This is fun dessert….and comes grandson approved.
Amanda
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!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun little dessert to make…and I do agree it is cute as well.
Camilla Hawkins
You had me at lemon, I love all lemon flavoured things and your ice cream looks truly yummy:-)
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is a delicious and easy treat to make for sure.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
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!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA…yes I will admit “no churn” is so easy….which is good and bad LOL. Hope everyone enjoys this Easter treat.
Chef Mireille
oh wow what a perfect easter ice cream – kids would love this for sure!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes….it comes grandson approved!!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
i am so excited for this weather to warm up a bit so i can whip out this ice cream. this lemon flavor sounds so refreshing!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Warm or not….this is delicious and perfect for Easter.
Kate
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!
Homemade & Yummy
This was the first time I made ice cream….totally love this method.
Patty
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Glad I tried this first before I bought an ice cream maker.
Amanda Mason
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!
Homemade & Yummy
This has been grandson approved.
Colleen
Yum, I love ice cream any time of year. I’m with you, I always associate Easter with lemon. This looks delightful, and super kid friendly, tool
Homemade & Yummy
The adults like it to. Hope you give it a try.
Aish Padihari
I love no churn ice creams. I have an ice cream machine which has been accumulating dust for long now.
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a easy way to make a delicious treat all the time.
Dana
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I know this saved me from buying an ice cream maker for sure.
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
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.
Homemade & Yummy
YUP….my oldest daughter insists on chocolate for Easter too.
Tracy Koslicki
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Well this was grandson tested and approved yesterday!!