Lavender Ice Cream and Currant Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Lavender ice cream and currant salad, a refreshing and unique dessert
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

3 hours 40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lavender flowers
4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 cup heavy cream
10 1/2 ounces fine sugar
1/2 cup water
2 ounces fine sugar
1 tablespoon fine sugar
7 ounces red currants
1 teaspoon lavender flowers
yellow raspberries
red currants
1/2 lemon , for its juice
2 -3 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
583
Sugar
54g
Fat
36g
Lavender ice cream and currant salad is a delightful and unexpected dessert that explores the use of floral flavors outside the traditional realm of baking. The creamy and rich ice cream is elevated by the tangy and refreshing salad, creating a balanced and unique dessert. Whether served as a refreshing summer treat or an after-dinner indulgence, this dessert is sure to surprise and delight.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, bring the whole milk and lavender flowers to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few hours. Strain the mixture and discard the flowers.
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together 10 1/2 ounces of fine sugar and 1/4 cup of whole milk until the sugar dissolves. Add the lavender-infused milk, heavy cream and mix well.
3.Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until thick.
4.For the salad, whisk together 2 ounces of fine sugar, 1/2 lemon juice, and 2-3 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Toss the red currants, yellow raspberries, and lavender flowers with the sugar mixture.
5.Serve the lavender ice cream topped with the currant salad.

PROS

The combination of lavender and currant flavors creates a refreshing and unique dessert.

The ice cream is creamy and rich while the salad adds a tangy bite.

CONS

Making the ice cream requires access to an ice cream maker, limiting convenience and ease of preparation.

Some may find the combination of flavors too unusual or non-traditional for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lavender has been linked to promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and aiding in digestion.
Currants are high in antioxidants and Vitamin C, which supports immune system function and healthy skin.

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