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Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream

Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream: A Creamy Spring Delicacy

Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream is a refreshing, creamy dessert embracing foraged ingredients and health benefits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Honey Sweetness; adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Creaminess and richness.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds richness.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Enhances flavors.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Dandelion Petals Use only the yellow petals.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Fresh eggs yield best flavor.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix together honey, heavy cream, and whole milk with dandelion petals. Stir well and place over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let the dandelion petals steep for 30-40 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a separate bowl and discard the dandelion petals.
  4. Whisk the egg yolks until frothy, then slowly mix in the infused cream. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  5. Cool the custard for a few minutes, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  6. Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours.
  8. Serve the ice cream in bowls, optionally drizzling with honey and adding fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use only fresh yellow dandelion petals free from chemicals. Allow extra chilling time for best texture.

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