Lemon Ice Cream (no Ice Cream Maker Necessary)

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 2/3 cup sugar, plus
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup cream, lightly whipped

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk or beat yolks in heatproof bowl; set into the top of a double-boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; whisk until light and fluffy and increased in volume; add 2/3 cup sugar, zest and juice, continue whisking until thick and pale; remove from heat and cool slightly.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; add 1/3 cup sugar gradually; beat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thick and glossy.

3. 3

   Fold egg whites and cream into lemon mixture; pour into a 7-cup capacity metal freezer tray and freeze 3-4 hours or until firm.