David Tanis

Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

#100A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes
A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes

By David Tanis

Published 2008

  • About

Herbs grow wild all over Provence, but lavender is typically cultivated in those long lush rows you see in photographs. Provençal bees make lavender honey, and if you’re lucky enough to find a jar, use it in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon lavender blossoms, fresh or dried
  • 1

Method

In a stainless steel pan, warm the milk to just under a boil. Turn off the heat and add the lavender. Let steep for 15 minutes or so, until the milk has a faint lavender flavor.

Strain the milk and return it to the pan. Add the cream and honey and warm gently.

Beat the egg yolks with the salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the warm milk mixture to temper the yolks,