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The Ultimate Guide to Lavender Honey Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 32 minutes (plus freezing time)
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

At its heart, the Lavender Honey Ice Cream Sandwiches dessert is a composition of two main elements: a rich, custard-based ice cream infused with culinary lavender and honey, and two soft sugar cookies that act as the perfect vessel. Unlike standard ice cream sandwiches that use chocolate wafers, this version focuses on the delicate interplay between the aromatic lavender and the floral notes of high-quality honey.

Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • â…” cup honey

  • 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender

  • 5 large egg yolks

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Soft Sugar Cookies (Perfect for Sandwiches)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Infuse the milk

    • Heat milk, cream, honey, lavender, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (not boiling).

    • Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 15–20 minutes.

  • Strain

    • Strain out lavender buds and return mixture to the pan.

  • Temper eggs

    • Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.

    • Slowly pour in some warm milk mixture while whisking.

    • Return everything to the saucepan.

  • Cook custard

    • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (170–175°F / 77–80°C).

  • Finish & chill

    • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.

    • Chill completely (at least 4 hours or overnight).

  • Churn

    • Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.

    • Freeze until firm.

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

    • Beat in egg and vanilla.

    • Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet.

    • Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, flatten slightly.

    • Bake 8–10 minutes until just set (do not overbake).

    • Cool completely.

Notes

For extra texture and flavor, roll the ice cream sandwich edges in crushed pistachios, almonds, or white chocolate shavings. You can also swap the cookies for shortbread or lemon cookies to enhance the floral notes of the lavender honey ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 420 kcal

Keywords: Floral Honey Ice Cream Treats, Lavender Infused Dessert Sandwiches, Homemade Honey Lavender Sandwiches, Gourmet Floral Ice Cream Sandwiches

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