Lavender Ice Cream

There is no weather that is not suitable for ice cream.  I watched It's Complicated again recently and was reminded of lavender ice cream, apropos of one scene where the main character, played by Meryl Streep, happens to make some.  


                                      
I don't remember the first time I sampled this pairing, but I do remember the second--a decadent coconut lavender ice cream bombe at Geronimo Restaurant in Santa Fe.  The seemingly incongruous flavor choice is quite refreshing.

Lavender Ice Cream:

2 Cups milk

2/3 Cup cream

3 egg yolks

3/4 Cup sugar

1 Cup fresh lavender blossoms

Combine milk, cream and lavender flowers in a heavy saucepan.

Gently warm mixture on medium heat, until foamy.

In separate bowl, mix eggs until well blended and thick.

Add sugar to eggs, stirring well.

Strain milk/cream, to remove lavender blossoms, if desired.

Add 1/2 cup of warm milk/cream mixture to eggs, blend thoroughly.

Finally, add this egg mixture to the remaining milk/cream mixture to the pan.

Cool completely in refrigerator, before pouring into your favorite ice cream make

Recipe via BakeSpace

This delectable pairing can also be fashioned into a cocktail, as seen on CocoKelley.


P.S.  For instant gratification, Snoqualmie Gourmet also has a delicious version of this flavor for purchase.