Description
Indulge in the sophisticated flavors of Honey Lavender Ice Cream, a creamy and aromatic treat that blends floral lavender with the natural sweetness of honey. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert or an elegant after-dinner treat, this homemade ice cream is both luxurious and easy to make, offering a delightful twist on traditional flavors.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
5 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse the Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and dried lavender. Heat over medium until the mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the Lavender: Strain out the lavender from the cream mixture and discard. Return the infused cream to the saucepan and reheat until warm.
- Prepare the Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until light and slightly thickened. Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Cook the Custard: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Chill the Custard: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze and Serve: Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a stronger lavender flavor, let the lavender steep longer or use more dried lavender, but be cautious as it can become overpowering.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, use the no-churn method by stirring the mixture every 30 minutes during freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned Ice Cream
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal per serving
