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Lavender Honey Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy Lavender Honey Ice Cream combines the delicate floral notes of lavender with the natural sweetness of honey, creating a unique and refreshing dessert. Made with a smooth custard base enriched with heavy cream, whole milk, and egg yolks, this ice cream is churned to perfection for a velvety texture and chilled overnight to enhance its flavors.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp lavender extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 6 egg yolks

Instructions

  1. Heat the cream mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, 1/8 cup sugar, lavender extract, and honey. Stir over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a low boil.
  2. Prepare the egg yolks: In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/8 cup sugar until smooth. Gradually add about 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
  3. Cook the custard: Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
  4. Strain and chill: Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  5. Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. Freeze to set: Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 7-8 hours or overnight to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the custard to avoid forming a skin.
  • Tempering the egg yolks prevents them from scrambling when combined with hot cream.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream machine, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
  • For a stronger lavender flavor, you can infuse dried culinary lavender into the cream mixture before heating, then strain out before proceeding.
  • Use high-quality honey and pure lavender extract for the best taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/lavender-honey-ice-cream-recipe/