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Nourishing Honey Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

This Nourishing Honey Ice Cream recipe combines the natural sweetness of honey with creamy whole milk and heavy cream to create a rich, velvety dessert. With a smooth vanilla bean finish and a creamy texture achieved through tempering egg yolks and slow cooking, this homemade ice cream is perfect for warm days or any time you want a comforting treat. It is made using simple ingredients and an ice cream maker for a luscious result.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Dry Milk Powder

Eggs

  • 6 large Egg Yolks

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together honey, whole milk, and dry milk powder until completely smooth. Stir in heavy cream to mix all liquids evenly. Heat the mixture over medium heat for about 6-10 minutes, gently warming it while stirring occasionally.
  2. Temper and Cook Egg Yolks: In a separate large bowl, place the egg yolks. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly to temper and prevent curdling. Then pour this egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture and continue to cook over medium heat for another 5-10 minutes, whisking frequently until the mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Strain and Cool: Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water. Pour the cooked ice cream base through a fine strainer into another bowl to remove any lumps or cooked egg bits. Place this bowl over the ice bath to quickly cool the mixture down. Whisk in the vanilla bean paste to incorporate flavor evenly.
  4. Chill: Allow the mixture to set in the ice bath for about 1 hour, then cover and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill further for 1-2 hours. This step ensures the base is cold for churning.
  5. Churn in Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker according to your machine’s instructions. Use brands like Whynter or Cuisinart for best results. Churn until the ice cream reaches a soft serve consistency.
  6. Freeze to Firm Up: For scoopable ice cream, transfer the churned ice cream into containers and freeze for at least 1 hour or longer to firm up. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe uses an ice cream maker; without one, freezing and manual stirring will alter the texture.
  • Tempering the egg yolks carefully helps avoid scrambled eggs in your ice cream base.
  • Do not skip the straining step for a smooth texture.
  • The recipe yields soft serve immediately after churning, but freezing longer improves scoopability.
  • Honey adds natural sweetness and a unique flavor, but you can adjust the amount to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/nourishing-honey-ice-cream-recipe/