Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Experience the delightful and soothing flavors of honey and lavender in this creamy and refreshing Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Perfect for a relaxing summer treat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A few drops of purple food coloring optional

Instructions:

Infuse the Milk:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, honey, and dried lavender buds.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
  3. Remove from heat and let the lavender infuse for about 20 minutes.

Strain the Mixture:

  1. Strain the lavender buds from the milk mixture using a fine-mesh sieve, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
  2. Return the milk mixture to the saucepan.

Prepare the Custard:

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
  2. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  3. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

Cook the Custard:

  1. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Do not let it boil to avoid curdling the eggs.

Cool and Chill:

  1. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring, if using.
  2. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  3. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn the Ice Cream:

  1. Once the mixture is thoroughly chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions.

Freeze and Serve:

  1. Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  2. Scoop into bowls and enjoy your delicious Honey Lavender Ice Cream!
  3. Indulge in the delicate and fragrant flavors of this Honey Lavender Ice Cream for a truly unique and delightful dessert!

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