Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Lavender Honey Ice Cream, a creamy, floral-infused treat that’s perfect for warm summer days or elegant gatherings. This refreshing dessert combines rich heavy cream and the delicate aroma of lavender buds, sweetened with raw honey for a luscious experience that will transport you to a serene lavender field. Easy to make yet impressive, this ice cream is sure to be a favorite at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade lavender buds
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and whole milk over low heat; add lavender buds and steep for about 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender buds.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale. Gradually add the strained milk mixture, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in honey until dissolved, then chill in the refrigerator (at least 4 hours or overnight).
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions until soft-serve consistency (20-25 minutes).
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 130mg