Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato

Name: Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters crushed graham crackers (see Note), frozen; 3 Tbsps fresh lime juice, preferably Key lime; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 149 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up graham crackers, lime juice, lime zest, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Make the Plain Base and chill as directed.

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Base

Gently whisk the lime juice and zest into the base.

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Lime Juice

Base

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Whisk

Pour the mixture into the container of an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Just after churning quickly stir in the graham cracker crumbs.

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Graham Cracker Crumbs

Ice Cream

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Ice Cream Machine

Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

NOTE

To crush graham crackers, place about 5 graham crackers in a large zip-top bag.

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Graham Crackers

Place on a work surface and roll over them with a rolling pin, heavy jar, or wine bottle. Alternatively, break them up a bit by hand, then process in a food processor into crumbs.

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Roll

Wine

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Food Processor

Rolling Pin

Reprinted from the book THE CIAO BELLA BOOK OF GELATO AND SORBETTO by F.W. PEARCE & DANILO ZECCHIN. Copyright © 2010 by F.W. PEARCE & DANILO ZECCHIN. Photographs copyright © 2010 by IAIN BAGWELL. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc.

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Gelato