Dandelion Honey Ice Cream (Printable Version)

Floral, creamy frozen dessert featuring delicate dandelion honey in a rich custard 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 dandelion petals, untreated and washed
08 - Extra dandelion honey for drizzling

# How to Make It:

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 consistency forms.
03 - Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
04 - Return mixture to saucepan. Stir continuously over low heat until custard thickens and coats spoon back, reaching 170-175°F. Do not boil.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in dandelion honey until completely dissolved.
06 - Strain custard through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate covered for minimum 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
07 - Process chilled custard in ice cream maker following manufacturer guidelines, approximately 20-25 minutes until consistency thickens.
08 - Transfer churned ice cream to freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
09 - Scoop into bowls and top with fresh dandelion petals and additional honey drizzle if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dandelion honey creates this ethereal floral note that feels like eating a meadow in spring
  • It strikes that perfect balance between sophisticated and utterly comforting
02 -
  • Never let the custard boil or you will end up with sweet scrambled eggs instead of silky ice cream
  • The chilling step is not optional, warm custard will never churn properly in your machine
03 -
  • Only harvest dandelions from areas you know have not been treated with pesticides or herbicides
  • The custard is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and you can draw a line through it that holds its shape

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