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Homemade Lavender Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Ice Cream Machine
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade lavender ice cream recipe offers a delicate floral flavor infused with culinary lavender, blended into a creamy base of whole milk and heavy cream. Perfect for a refreshing and unique dessert, it combines natural ingredients with a touch of vanilla and optional food coloring to create a visually stunning and delicious treat. Ideal for summer days or special occasions, this ice cream is smooth, fragrant, and easy to prepare using an ice cream machine.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon culinary lavender
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste

Optional Coloring

  • 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 drop blue food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a 2-quart pot, mix together whole milk, heavy cream, culinary lavender, and granulated sugar to prepare the ice cream base.
  2. Heat Mixture: Place the pot over medium-low heat and warm the mixture until it reaches a light simmer without boiling to infuse the lavender flavor properly.
  3. Remove from Heat: Once simmering, take the pot off the heat to prevent the mixture from boiling and overcooking.
  4. Steep Lavender: Allow the lavender to steep in the hot milk and cream mixture for about 15 minutes to enhance the floral notes.
  5. Strain Lavender: After steeping, strain out the lavender flowers from the mixture to ensure a smooth texture in the ice cream.
  6. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla paste and salt thoroughly into the strained milk and cream base for balanced flavor.
  7. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the prepared base into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it thickens and reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  8. Divide Base: Scoop out half of the churned ice cream base into a separate glass bowl if you plan to add coloring.
  9. Add Food Coloring: Mix in one drop of red and one drop of blue food coloring into the glass bowl to create a purple hue in the ice cream base.
  10. Layer Ice Cream: Spoon alternating layers of the original white and purple ice cream bases into a freezer-safe container to create a swirl effect.
  11. Swirl Together: Use a spoon or knife to gently swirl the two colors together for a marbled, visually appealing look.
  12. Freeze Until Firm: Place the container in the freezer and freeze until the ice cream is hard and scoopable, about 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best taste and safety for consumption.
  • Be careful not to boil the milk and cream mixture to avoid curdling and bitterness.
  • Adjust the amount of lavender to taste if you prefer a more or less intense floral flavor.
  • Vanilla paste adds richer vanilla flavor compared to extract but can be substituted if unavailable.
  • Food coloring is optional and only used for a decorative swirl effect.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream machine, you can freeze the base and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until frozen for a homemade churn effect.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/homemade-lavender-ice-cream-recipe/