Have you ever...
This just looks to amazing... but
the only thing is you need an ice cream maker...
but Im sure a plan can be made- freezer here we come...
What you need:
- 2 cups of thick cream
- 2 cups half-n-half
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 Tb. dried lavender buds (4Tb. fresh chopped lavender)
- 1 Vanilla Bean or 1 tsp. vanilla paste
- 1-2 Drops of purple food colouring
- 4 oz. Dark chocolate bar
What to do:
Step 1: Pour the cream Pour the cream, half-n-half, sugar,
and salt into a medium sauce pot. Place the pot over medium
heat until it comes to a low simmer.
Step 2: If using a vanilla bean, cut the bean down the center lengthwise.
Carefully open the bean and scrap out the paste.
Step 3: Add the lavender buds and vanilla paste to the cream mixture.
Stir; then remove from heat and cover.
*Add a drop or two of food coloring if you want to enhance the lavender color.
Step 4: Place the covered pot in the refrigerator for at least
4 hours
to cool. (If you’re in a hurry, place it an airtight
container and put in the freezer for 1 hour
until thoroughly chilled, but NOT frozen!)
Step 5: Once the mixture is chilled, Strain out the lavender buds and pour
into an ice cream maker. Churn for 20+ minutes
until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6: Chop the chocolate bar into fine shards.
Add the chocolate to the ice cream maker.
Add the chocolate to the ice cream maker.
Churn until the chocolate is evenly distributed.
Serve immediatly or you can freeze it... the choice is yours !!
This recipe will make
6 cups !!
Sit back, and enjoy !
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