Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Indulge in the delicate floral flavor of lavender combined with the sweetness of honey in this creamy and refreshing ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
• 4 large egg yolks

Instructions:

In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and dried lavender buds over medium heat until it starts to simmer

Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks

Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent scrambling

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon about 5-7 minutes

Do not let it boil

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the lavender buds

Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight

Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container, cover, and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours until firm

Serve scoops of lavender honey ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!