Description
A creamy and floral ice cream that combines the sweetness of honey with the soothing taste of lavender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the cream, milk, and lavender over medium heat until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and honey until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove lavender buds.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, then cool the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Notes
- Use culinary lavender for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste.
- Make sure the mixture cools completely before churning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Lavender Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Dessert