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Darling Lemon Thyme Kefir Ice Cream

5 from 2 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Apr 07, 2020 3 Comments

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This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.

This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme. If you’ve been itching to break out your ice cream maker, this recipe won’t disappoint!

This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.

For my last birthday, the tulip-man gave me two gift options: 1) a multi-functional, highly practical waffle maker/grill/panini press thing, and 2) an ice cream maker.

Needless to say, I didn’t go with the practical gadget, but rather for the gadget I would never in a million years have bought myself…the ice cream maker!

This was around the time that I was finally getting comfortable drinking the kefir that my new kefir grains (i.e. kefir babies) were churning out everyday, so I threw it in the ice cream maker to see what would happen.

This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.

The result was something close to a frozen yogurt, light and tart and perfect for summer! So I wangjangled one of my favorite new flavor combos – lemon and thyme – into the mix and was left with what we’re calling Darling Lemon Thyme Kefir Ice Cream!

This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.

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This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.
This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme.

Darling Lemon Thyme Kefir Ice Cream

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 10 minutes minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 210kcal
Servings: 4 servings
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This Kefir Ice Cream is a delicious combination of fermented kefir, lemons, and thyme. If you’ve been itching to break out your ice cream maker, this recipe won’t disappoint!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice 120 mL
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
  • 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cups milk kefir 480 mL

Instructions 

  • Kefir Ice Cream Base: Add lemon juice, zest, sugar, and thyme to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm, then stir in kefir.
  • Churn: If using a self-cooling ice cream churner, pour mixture directly in and churn for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it resembles soft serve. If using a churner that requires you to chill it in advance, be sure to chill the kefir mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or in the freezer for an hour before churning.
  • Freeze: Transfer to a freezer-safe container and flatten with the back of a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Set at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 5.4g (11%) Fat: 4.3g (7%) Saturated Fat: 2.8g (18%) Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) Sodium: 69mg (3%) Potassium: 53mg (2%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 36.3g (40%) Calcium: 120mg (12%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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  1. Catie says

    Posted on 5/29 at 12:10 pm

    Can you use store bought brand of kefir for this recipe?

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/1 at 2:28 pm

      Yep! 😀

  2. S R Gingrich says

    Posted on 6/2 at 6:45 am

    Haven’t used the Thyme and limes are abundant where I live and way cheaper than lemons. I swap out honey for half the sugar and we love it!! Thanks heaps!5 stars

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