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Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Two scoops of creamy purple Lavender Honey Ice Cream in a glass bowl, garnished with dried lavender buds.
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A delightful homemade ice cream infused with the calming aroma of lavender and the natural sweetness of honey. This recipe brings a unique floral twist to your favorite frozen dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and dried lavender buds. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges. Do not boil.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, honey, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. Strain the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the lavender buds.
  5. Gradually whisk about 1 cup of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture to temper the eggs.
  6. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
  7. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not boil.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. Pour the custard into a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  10. Once chilled, churn the ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  11. Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure you use culinary-grade lavender, as other types may be too strong or bitter.
  • For a smoother texture, you can add the custard to a blender before chilling.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the custard in a shallow pan, stirring vigorously with a fork every 30 minutes until frozen.

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