Go Back

Lavender Latte Ice Cream

This lavender coffee ice cream is my favorite morning drink in dessert form! Fresh lavender, vanilla and a whole bunch of spices make this incredible.
5 from 5 votes
Leave a Review »

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried culinary lavender
  • 1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 (14-ounccan sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions 

  • Combine the cream, espresso powder, lavender, cardamom pods, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring once, then turn off the heat and let the flavors steep into the cream. After 20 minutes, strain the cream through a very fine mesh sieve to remove all the grinds. Pour the mixture into another saucepan (or the same one, cleaned of grindand heat over medium heat.
  • While the cream is heating, whisk together the condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla paste in large bowl. Very slowly and gradually whisk in the heated cream (starting with just a few dropuntil combined, whisking well to mix. Press a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl, pressing down against the cream. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or even overnight.
  • Once the custard is cold, add it to your ice cream maker and churn according to the directions. I used my kitchenaid mixer and churn for 20 to 25 minutes. Pour the ice cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours. Enjoy as you wish!

Notes

slightly adapted from my Vietnamese coffee ice cream
Instagram

Did you make this recipe?

Be sure to follow @howsweeteats on instagram and tag #howsweeteats. You can also post a photo of your recipe to our facebook page.
I appreciate you so much!