Description
Lavender ice cream is a delightful and refreshing dessert that beautifully intertwines creamy texture with the aromatic essence of lavender. This unique ice cream not only stands out for its floral notes but also offers a lighter indulgence, making it perfect for summer evenings or as an elegant addition to any dessert table. With a simple recipe that allows for various adaptations, including vegan and dairy-free options, this homemade treat is bound to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup for vegan)
- 6 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (or granulated sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until steam appears.
- Stir in dried lavender; remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Whisk in honey, sweetener, and salt until dissolved.
- Cool the mixture in an ice bath, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Process the frozen mixture in your ice cream maker according to instructions until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg