Description
Honey Lavender Ice Cream is a refined and aromatic dessert that blends the floral essence of dried lavender with the natural sweetness of honey. With its creamy custard base, it’s a sophisticated treat perfect for special occasions or a luxurious homemade indulgence.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
5 large egg yolks
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and dried lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain out the lavender and return the infused liquid to low heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until fluffy. Gradually whisk in the honey until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
- Return the custard to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until it reaches 170–175°F and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, press plastic wrap on the surface, seal, and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use dried culinary lavender for best results; fresh lavender may alter moisture and flavor.
- Swap half the cream for full-fat coconut milk or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add blueberry swirl or lavender honey during churning for a flavor ribbon.
- Mix in candied lemon peel or crystallized lavender for texture.
- Store with plastic wrap on the surface to prevent ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
