Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Aug 8, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Medium

Two generous scoops of lavender honey ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

This creamy, floral ice cream blends delicate lavender and sweet honey with rich vanilla for a refreshing and elegant frozen treat.

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 4 hr 40 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp (3.0 g)dried culinary lavender buds
⅓ cup (113.0 g)honey
5.0 large (100.0 g)egg yolks

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, salt, and dried lavender buds. Heat gently over medium heat until the mixture is just below boiling and sugar has dissolved, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
Strain the lavender cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean saucepan to remove the lavender buds.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
Slowly pour about half of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, reaching 175°F (79°C). Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the honey and pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Transfer the custard to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
After chilling, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

Steeping dried lavender in the cream gently infuses flavor without overpowering; avoid using too much lavender to prevent bitterness.
Use high-quality honey, as it greatly enhances the flavor; you can substitute vanilla bean paste for vanilla extract for extra vanilla intensity.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make lavender honey ice cream?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store lavender honey ice cream?

Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Allow it to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Can I make lavender honey ice cream ahead?

Chill the custard and churn the ice cream a day ahead to allow full flavor development and easier serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (15 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

This creamy, floral ice cream blends delicate lavender and sweet honey with rich vanilla for a refreshing and elegant frozen treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

382 Calories / serving

25.8g Fat

34.4g Carbs

4.5g Protein

33.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3056 cal · 206g fat · 275g carbs · 36g protein · 271g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 382 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 52 min·2.6 mi·~5200 steps
Moderate cycling 39 min·7.8 mi
Swimming laps 54 min
Jogging 37 min·3.1 mi·~5900 steps
Stair climbing 35 min·~3150 steps
Dancing 62 min
Bodyweight circuit training 39 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 89 min

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