Description
Indulge in the delicate floral flavors of this homemade Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Creamy and sweet with a hint of aromatic lavender, this frozen treat is perfect for a refreshing summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 5 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Infuse the Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and dried lavender. Heat until steaming, then let steep for 30 minutes. Strain.
- Prepare the Custard: Whisk egg yolks with salt. Slowly mix in warm cream. Cook over low heat until thickened.
- Chill and Churn: Cool custard, then refrigerate. Churn in an ice cream maker. Freeze before serving.
Notes
- For stronger flavor, steep lavender longer.
- Use culinary-grade lavender for best results.
- Substitute honey with sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
