Description
A unique ice cream treat that combines floral notes of lavender with the distinct flavor of Earl Grey tea, offering a refreshing and creamy dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea, loose-leaf (or 4 tea bags)
- 1 teaspoon culinary dried lavender (lightly crushed)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vodka (optional)
- 2 drops purple gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
- Add the loose Earl Grey tea and crushed lavender to the warm milk mixture. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the tea leaves and lavender, pressing down on the solids to extract flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in sea salt, vanilla extract, and vodka (if using). Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- If desired, add purple gel food coloring during the last few minutes of churning.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality Earl Grey tea and adjust lavender to your taste. Vodka helps maintain smooth texture but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: ice cream, lavender, Earl Grey, tea, dessert, creamy, summer treat, homemade