How to Make Lavender Honey Ice Cream: Creating Something Sweet and Special

Are you looking for a mind-blowingly delicious ice cream recipe to impress your friends and family? Something that's easy to make but still special enough for a dinner party? Look no further! This lavender honey ice cream is exactly what you need.

This unique combination of sweet and floral flavors will definitely wake up your taste buds. Not only is the flavor unbelievably delicious, but this homemade treat also looks beautiful enough to be served at any special occasion. Plus, it's an unexpected spin on the classic ice cream recipe.

Making your own ice cream might seem intimidating if you've never done it before, but don't worry—I'll guide you through the process every step of the way. Together, we'll create something sweet and special!

Gather Your Ingredients

Are you ready to create something truly sweet and special? You'll be making a creamy, honey-sweetened lavender ice cream and it's simpler than you think! To get started, gather the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• 2 cups of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of lavender honey
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Note that you can use dried lavender instead but if you have access to fresh flowers they will give your ice cream a more intense fragrance and flavor just make sure to remove the stems before adding the flowers to your mix. Also don't forget to check your pantry for all the other items before heading out to the store.

Make the Honey Syrup

Making the honey syrup for your lavender honey ice cream is easy-peasy. You'll need ⅓ cup of water, ⅔ cup of honey, and two tablespoons of fresh lavender flowers (or one tablespoon if you're using dried lavender).

First, bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once it's boiling, turn down the heat and add the honey and lavender. Stir everything together until the honey is completely dissolved. Then, let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This will help deepen the flavor of your syrup.

When it's ready, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and set aside to cool. Now you have your heavenly-smelling honey syrup ready to mix into your ice cream base!

Chill the Ice Cream Maker

Great, now it's time to get the ice cream maker ready for business. This step is important because it's what helps the ice cream turn out smooth and creamy. Most ice cream makers will require chilling for at least 24 hours before use, so it's best to get this step out of the way a day before you plan on making your lavender honey ice cream.

Once your machine is properly chilled and ready to go, you'll want to assemble all the ingredients you'll need—which include:

• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons culinary grade dried lavender
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 5 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lavender honey or regular honey if desired.

Once everything is gathered and ready, it’s time to make some magic in your kitchen!

Make the Lavender-Honey Ice Cream Base

Time to get your scoop ready — it's time to make the ice cream base! Start by combining the heavy cream and lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer, and cook for about five minutes. Then, remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.

Next, stir in the honey and vanilla extract into the cooled cream mixture and give it all a good mix with a whisk or spoon.

Then, pour it into a bowl or container with a tight sealable lid — you're done with this step! Throw it in the refrigerator and let it chill while you prepare your topping ingredients.

Freeze and Enjoy!

Ready to give your homemade, mouth-watering lavender honey ice cream a try? Here's how you can make it:

Getting Started

You'll need an ice cream maker, some ice cream containers, and the ingredients listed below.

Making the Ice Cream Base

Once you have all the supplies ready, it's time to make the ice cream base. Start by whisking together eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl until it becomes light and creamy. Then add heavy cream and whole milk followed by lavender honey. Last but not least, stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor!

Churning the Ice Cream

Once you have your ice cream base ready, pour it into the ice cream maker and turn it on! Churn according to manufacturer's instructions until the mixture is thickened.

Freezing & Enjoying

Once your mixture is good and thick, transfer it into containers and let freeze in an airtight container for at least 4 hours — longer if possible. This will help get a good scoop of your creations! Once frozen; scoop your lavender honey ice creams into bowls or cones and enjoy with friends or family — you deserve it!

Tips for Perfect Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Making the world's best Lavender Honey Ice Cream isn't rocket science - but there are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your ingredients and make the perfect batch every time.

Infuse your cream

Firstly, infuse your cream with lavender before you start churning the ice cream. If you just add the lavender to the mixture, it won't have enough time to release its flavor - so by infusing it first, it adds that hint of delicate floral sweetness that can only come from lavender honey ice cream. Simply add one tablespoon of dried culinary grade lavender flowers to a cup of heavy cream and let it steep for at least 8 hours.

Lower fat content

Secondly, use a lower fat content dairy product if possible - like 2% milk or skim milk. This prevents the ice cream from becoming too heavy and provides a lighter texture that's perfect for this dessert.

Ripe bananas

Thirdly, using overripe bananas in ice cream is key! Bananas contain natural sweetness and when they're overripe they're even sweeter - plus they help to thicken up your ice cream mix before churning. Make sure you mash them up well before you add them to your mixture for best results.

Monitor your mixture

Finally, keep an eye on your ice cream as it churns and don't let it over-churn! If you continue churning after the mixture has frozen into soft-serve consistency, you'll end up with icy crystals in your ice cream rather than an ultra-smooth texture. So keep an eye on things while they churn and stop when it's reached soft

Conclusion

If you’re looking to try something special, lavender honey ice cream is a perfect choice with its creamy texture and unique flavor you'll have a treat that's sure to delight your friends, family or just yourself all you need is some cream, sugar, lavender, honey and a few other ingredients to make something sweet and special that you won't soon forget!