Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in the delicate floral flavors of this homemade Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Creamy, rich custard infused with lavender and sweetened with honey, creating a refreshing frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churn, Freeze
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Lavender Infusion:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
For the Custard:
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender infusion: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and dried culinary lavender. Simmer, then let steep.
- Strain and heat the mixture: Strain out lavender, reheat the liquid.
- Whisk the egg yolks: Whisk yolks until fluffy, then gradually add honey.
- Temper the egg mixture: Slowly pour warm milk mixture into eggs, whisking constantly.
- Cook the custard: Cook the mixture until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Chill the custard: Stir in vanilla, chill custard in the refrigerator.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn.
- Freeze the ice cream: Transfer churned ice cream to a container, freeze before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, you can steep the lavender for a longer time.
- Make sure the custard is thoroughly chilled before churning for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Honey Lavender Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Lavender Infused Ice Cream
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