Lavender Ice Cream Treat

 Lavender Ice Cream Treat

 

 

Lavender Ice Cream Treat

Ingredients

- 2 cups heavy cream

- 1 cup whole milk

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 6 large egg yolks

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm.

2. Add the dried lavender and let it steep for about 15 minutes.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.

4. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while continuously whisking to temper the eggs.

5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

6. Strain the mixture to remove the lavender.

7. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

8. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

9. Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

10. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.