Description
This Lavender Lemon Ice Cream is a refreshing and creamy dessert that combines the floral notes of lavender with the bright zestiness of lemon. Made with a custard base enriched with grape juice for natural sweetness, this ice cream is perfect for a sophisticated treat on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Base
- 1½ cups Whole Milk, divided
- 1 cup Sugar
- 5 Egg Yolks
- Pinch of Salt
- 1½ cups Heavy Cream
Flavorings
- ¾ cup Grape Juice (no sugar added)
- Juice of 2 Lemons
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Sugar: Heat 1 cup of the whole milk, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Temper Egg Yolks: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 5 egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour about ¼ of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them, preventing curdling.
- Cook Custard: Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Stir constantly over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens and reaches a boil, forming a custard.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the custard from heat and transfer it to a clean bowl. Whisk in the remaining ½ cup of whole milk, 1½ cups heavy cream, ¾ cup grape juice, juice of 2 lemons, and 3 drops of lavender essential oil until evenly combined.
- Chill Base: Cover the mixture and refrigerate until it is fully chilled, typically at least 4 hours or overnight, to develop flavors and improve texture.
- Freeze in Ice Cream Maker: When chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Serve: Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- Use food-grade lavender essential oil to ensure safety and purity for consumption.
- Tempering the egg yolks is crucial to prevent scrambling and achieve a smooth custard.
- The grape juice adds natural sweetness and a subtle fruity layer to balance the lemon and lavender flavors.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until frozen to achieve a creamy texture.
- Adjust lavender essential oil drops according to your taste preference, as it can be quite potent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lavender Lemon Ice Cream, floral ice cream, homemade ice cream, custard ice cream, lemon dessert, spring dessert, grape juice ice cream, aromatic ice cream
