Making lavender ice cream is a great way to introduce some herbal style into your summertime parties! Your guests will wonder what that lovely taste is, and you will be able to say that you grew the lavender yourself!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 20 Minutes
Here's How:
- Combine milk, cream and lavender flowers in a heavy saucepan.
- Gently warm mixture on medium heat, until foamy.
- In separate bowl, mix eggs until well blended and thick.
- Add sugar to eggs, stirring well.
- Strain milk/cream, to remove lavender blossoms, if desired.
- Add 1/2 cup of warm milk/cream mixture to eggs, blend thoroughly.
- Finally, add this egg mixture to the remaining milk/cream mixture to the pan.
- Cool completely in refrigerator, before pouring into your favorite ice cream maker.
Tips:
- Infuse the milk with the herbal mixture of your choice.
What You Need:
- 2 Cups milk
- 2/3 Cup cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 Cup sugar
- 1 Cup fresh lavender blossoms
- Heavy sauce pan
- Bowl for combining yolks and sugar
- Strainer if desired
- Ice cream maker of your choice.
