Lemon meringue ice cream

• carton fresh custard500g g
• carton single cream↗142ml ml
• carton double cream↗142ml ml
• zest and juice of 3 juicy lemons

  unwaxed if possible

• good quality meringues↗6

  crushed (we used Sainsbury's Meringue Nests)

• good quality ice cream↗8

  cones

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the custard and the single cream.

2. 2

   Whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks, then stir in the lemon zest and juice. Fold this into the custard mixture.

3. 3

   Pour into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Gently fold in the meringue, then spoon into a freezer container and freeze. Remove from the freezer at least half an hour before serving. To serve, scoop into the ice cream cones and eat immediately.