🍯🍦 Honey Lavender Ice Cream 🍦🌸
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet honey and fragrant lavender with this delightful homemade ice cream!
Ingredients:
Whole milk: 2 cups
Heavy cream: 1 cup
Honey: 1/3 cup
Salt: a pinch
Fresh lavender leaves and flowers: 3/4 tbsp
Large egg yolks: 5
Directions:
Preparation
Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/3 cup of honey, a pinch of salt, and 3/4 tablespoon of fresh lavender leaves and flowers.
Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer, ensuring the honey is fully dissolved.
Steep Lavender: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the lavender steep in the warm mixture for 30 minutes.
Custard Base
Strain the Lavender: After 30 minutes, strain the lavender from the mixture and return the liquid to the saucepan.
Temper the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk 5 large egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add a small amount of the warm cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly.
Combine and Cook: Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Chilling
Strain the Custard: Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl set over an ice bath to remove any cooked egg bits.
Chill: Stir the custard occasionally until it is completely chilled.
Churning
Churn: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20-25 minutes).
Freezing
Transfer and Freeze: Once churned, transfer the soft ice cream into a lidded container. Freeze for at least four hours or until it reaches your desired firmness.
Prep Time:
Approximately 60 minutes plus chilling and freezing time.
Tips:
Use fresh lavender for the best flavor.
Ensure thorough chilling before churning for a smooth texture.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
Enjoy this floral delight that is sure to impress your taste buds and bring a touch of elegance to any dessert table!
