Homemade Lavender Ice Cream Recipe
There’s something about making ice cream at home that just feels special. Especially in the summer!
One of my favorite things is pulling a container of homemade lavender ice cream out of the freezer on a warm evening. It’s soft, creamy, and just lightly floral that it tastes amazing.
If you’ve never tried lavender ice cream before, don’t worry. I know it sounds a little unusual at first. But when it’s made with the right kind of lavender, it’s actually slightly sweet and is delicious!
The lavender pairs beautifully with honey and vanilla, which makes the flavor smooth and comforting. It’s a little different than typical ice cream, but not in a bad way.
The good news is this lavender ice cream recipe homemade version is incredibly simple. You don’t need an ice cream machine, and you don’t need any fancy equipment either. It’s actually a no churn lavender ice cream, which means you just mix everything together, freeze it, and let time do the rest!
And once you try it, you might find yourself making it every summer like I do!
Before we start though, let’s talk about the lavender for a minute.
If you’re cooking with lavender, it’s really important to use culinary lavender. This type of lavender is grown and prepared specifically for food. It has a softer flavor compared to ornamental lavender, which can sometimes taste too strong.
Using the right dried lavender buds makes all the difference when you’re making a lavender dessert like this.
Lavender has also been used for centuries in herbs for health, especially when it comes to calming the body and helping people relax. We’re just enjoying it as a dessert here, but I always love cooking with herbs that have such a long history!
Now let’s make some ice cream!!
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Homemade Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe
This homemade honey lavender ice cream recipe is creamy, lightly floral, and surprisingly easy to make!
Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Down time: 6 to 8 hours or more
Storage: Freezer
Equipment Needed
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Small bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Stand mixer or large bowl with electric mixer
- Silicone spoon
- Bread pan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds (food grade culinary lavender)
- 16 oz heavy cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey (make a lavender infused honey for more flavor!)
How To Make Lavender Honey Ice Cream
Warm the milk over medium-low heat in a small pot.
Once the milk starts to simmer, turn the heat to low, then add the lavender buds. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator until cool.
Once chilled, strain the lavender milk with a small sieve to remove the buds.
Beat the heavy cream on high for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft peaks form in a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
Fold in the sweetened condensed milk.
Gently stir in the lavender milk and honey.
Pour the mixture into a bread pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight for best results.
That’s it. You’ve just made homemade lavender honey ice cream.
A Few Helpful Tips
A couple small things can make a big difference when making homemade ice cream:
- Don’t simmer the lavender too long or the flavor can become too strong!
- Make sure to strain the lavender well so the texture stays smooth. I sprinkled some on top for the pictures, but you don’t have to!
- Whip the cream to soft peaks, not stiff peaks.
- And if you can, freeze the ice cream overnight. It makes the texture much creamier. We prefer that even though waiting for it is hard!
Making homemade ice cream can feel a little intimidating the first time you try it. But once you do it once, it starts to feel really simple!
Why I Love This Lavender Ice Cream
There’s something really satisfying about making a floral dessert from simple ingredients. It feels a little old fashioned in the best way.
I also love serving this lavender ice cream dessert during the summer because people don’t expect it. But once they try it, they are hooked!
If you’re just starting to explore cooking with herbs, this is actually a really fun place to begin.
And if you enjoy working with lavender, you might also love my Lavender Herbal Guide, where I share more ways to use lavender beyond desserts.
Honey Lavender Ice Cream
Honey Lavender Ice Cream is a creamy, floral-infused treat that’s both elegant and refreshing. The delicate flavor of lavender pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of honey for a unique twist on homemade ice cream.
Materials
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp dried lavender buds (food grade)
- 16 oz heavy cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp honey
Tools
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Small bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Stand mixer or large bowl with electric mixer
- Silicone spoon
- Bread pan
- Small sieve
Instructions
- Warm the milk over medium-low heat in a small pot. Once the milk starts to simmer, turn the heat to low, then add the lavender buds. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator until cool.
- Once chilled, strain the lavender milk with a small sieve.
- Beat the heavy cream on high for 3-5 minutes, until soft peaks form in a stand mixer, or large bowl with an electric mixer.
- Fold in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Gently stir in the lavender milk and honey.
- Pour the mixture into a bread pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, let the lavender steep in the warm milk for 10–15 minutes off the heat before chilling but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
Final Thoughts
This lavender honey ice cream recipe is a good reminder that making homemade ice cream doesn’t have to be complicated.
With simple ingredients and culinary lavender, you can make a beautiful lavender and honey ice cream that feels both comforting and a little special.
That’s it! You can totally make this! Please let me know if you do, I’d love to hear how it turns out 🙂
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