Lavender Dark Chip Ice Cream
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Lavender Dark Chip Ice Cream
Description
This Lavender Dark Chip Ice Cream starts by bringing heavy cream, half-and-half, sugar, and salt to a low simmer, infusing the mixture with dried lavender buds and vanilla paste or bean. After steeping and chilling for at least four hours, the lavender is strained out. The base is churned in an ice cream maker until nearly firm, and then fine dark chocolate shards are stirred in, evenly distributing rich chocolate throughout the floral-flavored ice cream.
The resulting ice cream delivers a delicate balance between the fragrant floral notes of lavender and the slightly bitter richness of dark chocolate. Its creamy, smooth texture contrasts with the crunch of chocolate pieces, offering a refined flavor experience.
This ice cream can be enjoyed alone or paired with fruit desserts. The optional food coloring can enhance the lavender hue for an attractive presentation. To achieve optimal flavor, ensure the lavender is well steeped and the ice cream is churned to desired consistency before adding the chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lavender buds or 4 tablespoons fresh chopped lavender, dried
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 1-2 Food Coloring optional, purple, drops
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar
Instructions
- Pour the cream, half-and-half, sugar, and salt into a medium sauce pot. Place the pot over medium heat until it comes to a low simmer.
- If using a vanilla bean, cut the bean down the center lengthwise. Carefully open the bean and scrape out the paste. Add the buds and vanilla paste to the cream mixture. Stir; then remove from heat and cover. *Add a drop or two of food coloring if you want to enhance the lavender color.
- Place the covered pot in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to cool. (If you’re in a hurry, place it an airtight container and put in the freezer for 1 hour until thoroughly chilled, but NOT frozen!)
- Once the mixture is chilled, strain out the lavender buds and pour into an ice cream maker. Churn for 20+ minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- Meanwhile, chop the chocolate bar into fine shards. Add the chocolate to the ice cream maker. Churn until the chocolate is evenly distributed. Serve immediately or put in an airtight container and freeze.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings, 1.5 quarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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