Description
Lavender ice cream is a delightful summer dessert that beautifully combines creamy richness with the soothing floral notes of lavender. This unique treat is easy to make and serves as a refreshing alternative to traditional ice creams. Perfect for warm evenings or special gatherings, homemade lavender ice cream will impress your guests with its subtle elegance and aromatic flavor. With customizable options for sweeteners and dietary preferences, this recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy a scoop of this unique floral delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary-grade lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steam appears, but do not boil.
- Stir in dried lavender and let steep off heat for 20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding the lavender buds. Whisk in honey, monk fruit sweetener, and salt until dissolved.
- Transfer the mixture to a Ninja CREAMi™ Pint or freezer-safe container and cool in an ice bath before freezing it for at least 24 hours.
- Churn in your Ninja CREAMi™ using the 'ICE CREAM' setting until creamy.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg