Honey Lavender Ice Cream
A creamy and dreamy ice cream that combines the floral notes of lavender with the natural sweetness of honey, perfect for summer indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Infuse the cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and lavender buds over medium heat. Do not let it boil!
- Sweeten up the magic: Once warm, remove from heat, add honey and vanilla, stirring until dissolved.
- Let it chill: Transfer the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Strain the mixture: Use a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender buds, pressing gently.
- Chill, churn, and freeze: Pour into an ice cream machine or shallow dish to freeze. Stir every 30 minutes for the first 4 hours.
- Transfer: Once desired consistency is reached, store in an airtight container and freeze solid for at least 4 hours.
Notes
For variations, consider adding lemon zest for a citrus twist or using coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: honey lavender ice cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert