Description
Enjoy homemade Honey Lavender Ice Cream. This recipe combines floral lavender with sweet honey for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender infusion: Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and dried culinary lavender in a saucepan. Simmer gently, then remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain and heat the mixture: Strain the lavender from the milk mixture. Reheat gently.
- Whisk the egg yolks: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until light. Gradually add honey, whisking until smooth.
- Temper the egg mixture: Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Cook the custard: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens (170°F to 175°F).
- Chill the custard: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions.
- Freeze the ice cream: Transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and press plastic wrap onto the surface. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lavender to your taste.
- Ensure the custard is thoroughly chilled before churning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Honey Lavender Ice Cream, Lavender Honey Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Floral Ice Cream, Dessert Recipe