It’s been a pretty warm winter…until a few days ago. I hate the cold, but I love ice cream and I’ve been dying to try these cute ice cream bites out! I first saw jello in fruit here, and thought it was a cute idea, however, I'm just not a jello person. I thought it would be nice to try my hand at this dessert in fruit thing using one of my favorite homemade ice cream recipes instead of jello. So, I'm cranking up the heat in the house and enjoying some homemade ice cream (& I don’t even need an ice cream maker!) Let's get started!

What you’ll need:
  • 12 lemons
  • 1 cup of strawberry pie filling (canned, I use Comstock)
  • 1 cup of confectioners sugar
  • 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
Directions:

First things first, you will want to cut your lemons in half length wise.
Next, take a melon baller and completely scoop the insides of the lemons out being careful to leave the rinds firm and in tact (this will take some time and patience). Place the rinds in a bowl and put it off to the side, reserve the insides of 2 lemons for later (you can use the rest to make lemonade!). Now, onto the good stuff!...
Squeeze the reserved lemon fruit into a strainer over a cup until you have 1/4 cup of lemon juice (I use these measuring cups from Pampered Chef, LOVE!) Mix lemon juice and 1 cup of strawberry pie filling in a bowl with 1 cup of confectioners sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Place mixture into your mixer (Get a Kitchenaid, you won't be sorry!) with 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and whisk on med-high until you get medium peaks (watch this video for more info on peaks). 

Scoop your ice cream mixture into the empty lemon rinds and be sure to scrape off and excess from the top (it should be as smooth as possible on top), place in a cupcake pan or something what will hold the rinds nice and still and pop it in the freezer. Let them freeze for 3-5 hours (or until firm).

Once the ice cream is firm, carefully cut each half into four wedges for large lemons and half for smaller lemons

Tip: cut just after the ice cream hardens (before the rind gets too hard). If you leave them in too long, don't worry. Let them sit out for a few minutes before cutting. Use a butcher knife. Once cut lay them on their sides and use something smooth and flat (I used a plastic knife) to smoosh and smooth out the sides.
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Serve Immediately

Enjoy!

 


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HILARY CONNER
01/15/2012 9:48am

I LOVE IT!! IM JUST GETTING INTO BAKING AND HOPING TO GET A KITCHEN AID MIXER SOON!!!!

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Shaina
01/15/2012 3:19pm

Thanks Hilary! I've had my Kitchenaid mixer for 5 years and I don't know how I ever baked without it! It's pretty sturdy, too. My oldest daughter pushed it off the counter once...It got a pretty big dent in it but 4 years later it still works like a champ!

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Regina
01/17/2012 10:23pm

Such an awesome idea!Trying it with ice cream instead of jello seems so much better.Not a jello fan myself but seems like molding the ice cream is so much harder.You made it look so easy though!Presented very neatly.Will have to try it.Thanks for sharing.

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Lucy
01/18/2012 2:06pm

These are delightful!

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Shaina
01/18/2012 2:10pm

Thank you! @Regina, you need to put the ice cream in while it is still soft then freeze it...super easy! Cutting it was the hard part, but just use a butchers knife and it should cut smoothly.

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