Lemon Snowballs

These look so pretty for any kind of get together. Garnish with berries a mint leaf or two. Recipe does not include freezer time.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 5  large lemons
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
• 3⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. Cut lemons in half lengthwise to resemble boats.
2. Cut a small sliver of peel from bottom of lemons to stabilize base.
3. Remove pulp from lemons to form a "shell" using a spoon or melon baller.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
5. In large glass bowl, combine zest, juice, milk and cream.
6. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 8 hours or more.
8. Remove from freezer, if necessary, break up ice crystals.
9. Process in food processor until smooth. Do not over process, mixture should hold very firm peaks.
10. Spoon into lemon shells, cover, and freeze until firm, 2 hours or up to 3 days.
11. Garnish if desired.