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Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream

Creamy Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream: A Springtime Delight

Enjoy a delightful and unique Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream that captures the essence of spring with natural ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Honey Adjust for preferred sweetness
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or Half and Half for extra creaminess
  • 2 cups Fresh Dandelion Petals Only use yellow petals
Custard Ingredients
  • 4 Egg Yolks Use large eggs for best results
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt To enhance flavors

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • freezer-safe container

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Infusion: Combine honey, heavy cream, whole milk, and dandelion petals in a saucepan. Heat over medium until simmering, then remove from heat and infuse for 30-40 minutes.
  2. Strain the Mixture: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the petals.
  3. Whisk the Egg Yolks: In a separate saucepan, whisk egg yolks until pale. Gradually add the infused cream while whisking continuously.
  4. Cook the Custard: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 175°F), 10-15 minutes.
  5. Chill the Custard: Cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions until thickened.
  7. Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer to a container, seal, and freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls, garnishing with honey, berries, or nuts as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use only yellow dandelion petals to avoid bitterness. Cool the custard completely before churning for the best texture.

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