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Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe

Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling and freezing)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churned
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delicate flavors of this homemade Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Creamy and fragrant with a hint of floral sweetness, it’s a perfect treat for a sunny day.


Ingredients

For the Ice Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, honey, and lavender until steaming. Let lavender steep, then strain.
  2. Make the Custard: Whisk yolks with salt. Temper with warm milk, then cook until thickened.
  3. Chill and Churn: Cool custard, churn in ice cream maker, then freeze until firm.

Notes

  • Use culinary lavender for best flavor.
  • For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of vodka before churning.