Dandelion Honey Ice Cream (Printable Format)

Luscious floral ice cream with dandelion honey and creamy velvety base

# What You Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup dandelion honey
04 - 5 large egg yolks
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Serving

07 - 2 tablespoons untreated dandelion petals, washed and dried
08 - Extra dandelion honey for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream, milk, and salt in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
02 - Whisk egg yolks and sugar in bowl until pale and creamy texture forms.
03 - Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
04 - Return yolk mixture to saucepan. Stir continuously over low heat until custard thickens and coats spoon back (170-175°F). Do not boil.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in dandelion honey until completely dissolved.
06 - Pour custard through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate minimum 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
07 - Process chilled custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions, typically 20-25 minutes until thickened.
08 - Transfer churned ice cream to freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze minimum 2 hours before serving.
09 - Scoop into bowls. Top with fresh dandelion petals and drizzle additional honey if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The floral honey notes dance perfectly with rich cream, creating a taste that feels like capturing spring in a spoon
  • Its the kind of dessert that makes people pause and ask what that lovely familiar yet mysterious flavor is
02 -
  • Rushing the chilling step results in icy crystals instead of creamy texture
  • Overheating the custard causes curdling, if you see small bits forming, immediately strain it
03 -
  • Place your ice cream container in the freezer while the custard chills so it is already cold when you need it
  • Warm your ice cream scoop in hot water between servings for picture-perfect scoops

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