Indulge in the delightful flavors of lavender with this homemade ice cream recipe. Made with fresh lavender petals, cream, and sugar, this dessert is the perfect combination of floral and sweet. The creamy and smooth texture of the ice cream will leave you craving for more. It's a great way to enjoy the unique taste of lavender during summertime. Follow this easy recipe and impress your friends and family with this delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lavender petals
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Place over medium heat and warm the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Stir occasionally to prevent the sugar from sticking to the pan.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the fresh lavender petals. Let the mixture steep for 20-30 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
- After the steeping time, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Discard the lavender petals.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Once chilled, transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to a lidded container.
- Cover the container and freeze the ice cream for an additional 4-6 hours or until firm.
- Serve the lavender ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!
