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Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Delightful Honey Lavender Ice Cream for Sweet Summer Bliss

This Honey Lavender Ice Cream combines floral notes with sweet honey for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Replace with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Milk Feel free to substitute with any milk variety.
  • 3/4 cup Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Lavender Use fresh lavender in smaller amounts.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use silken tofu for a vegan alternative.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chop and fold in during churning.
  • Other Floral Flavors Experiment with rose or hibiscus.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • airtight container

Method
 

Base Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and honey over medium heat. Stir gently for about 5 minutes until warm.
  2. Remove from heat and add dried lavender. Cover and steep for 30 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the lavender.
  4. Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually pour the lavender cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continually.
  6. Return the mixture to the saucepan on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring until thickened.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  8. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness based on personal preference. Use fresh lavender sparingly due to potency.

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