Description
Indulge in the delicate floral notes of lavender with this creamy and luxurious lavender ice cream. A perfect balance of sweetness and herbal essence makes this dessert a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a saucepan, combine milk, 1 cup cream, sugar, lavender, and salt. Heat until steaming. Steep, then strain.
- Make the Custard: Whisk egg yolks, temper with cream mixture, and cook until thickened. Stir in remaining cream and vanilla. Chill.
- Churn and Freeze: Process custard in an ice cream maker. Freeze before serving.
Notes
- For stronger lavender flavor, steep for up to 30 minutes.
- Serve with shortbread cookies or fresh berries for a complementary touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream
- Method: Stovetop, Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: French-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
