Salted Honey Ice Cream

Sep 26, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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

This creamy salted honey ice cream combines rich vanilla, smooth honey sweetness, and a delicate sea salt finish for a perfectly balanced frozen dessert.

Prep 30 min

Cook —

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 30 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (113.0 g)honey
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
½ tsp (3.0 g)fine sea salt
¼ tsp (1.0 g)fine sea salt, for sprinkling on finished ice cream

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean along with the bean pod.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture steep with the vanilla bean pod for 30 minutes to develop flavor.
Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 60 minutes.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20–25 minutes, until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the ice cream to a container and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt evenly over the top.
Gently fold in the salt to create a delicate salted finish.
Freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

For the best honey flavor, use a mild-flavored honey like clover or acacia.
Using a whole vanilla bean provides a more intense vanilla aroma than extract.

Recipe FAQ

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

Plan on 30 minutes of prep, plus 5 hours to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store salted honey ice cream?

Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Let soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.

Can I make salted honey ice cream ahead?

Prepare the base and chill it overnight before churning for the best texture and flavor balance.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. 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 salted honey ice cream combines rich vanilla, smooth honey sweetness, and a delicate sea salt finish for a perfectly balanced frozen dessert.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

336 Calories / serving

22.4g Fat

33.5g Carbs

2.5g Protein

33.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2688 cal · 179g fat · 268g carbs · 20g protein · 269g sugar

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

Per serving · 336 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 64 min·3.7 mi·~7500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 46 min·2.3 mi·~4600 steps
Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
Swimming laps 47 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 steps
Dancing 55 min
Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 78 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.