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Honey Lavender Ice Cream

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Honey Lavender Ice Cream is a delicate, creamy treat infused with floral lavender and sweet honey. Its sophisticated flavor and silky texture make it a refreshing dessert for summer evenings, dinner parties, or when you want something truly special.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup honey (mild, such as clover or wildflower)
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and dried lavender. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat and steep for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Strain mixture to remove lavender. Return infused cream to saucepan.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and salt until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour a bit of warm cream into yolks while whisking to temper, then return yolk mixture to saucepan.
  5. Cook custard over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8–10 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in honey and optional vanilla or lemon zest.
  7. Strain custard again for smoothness. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Churn chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions (20–25 minutes).
  9. Transfer to container and freeze until firm. Let sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes before scooping.

Notes

  • Use dried culinary lavender for best results; fresh lavender can be used but is less consistent.
  • Mild honeys work best—avoid overly strong varieties.
  • For no-churn, stir mixture every 30 minutes as it freezes for a few hours.
  • Top with extra honey drizzle, pistachios, or pair with shortbread cookies.
  • Dairy-free option: substitute coconut milk for cream and milk.

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