Homemade Vanilla Honey Ice Cream Recipe

A taste of summer sunshine! This recipe, adapted from a beloved family heirloom, captures the sweet essence of honey and vanilla. Originally churned by hand, this recipe is now perfected for modern ice cream makers. Celebrate the honey bee season with this creamy, dreamy ice cream – a perfect treat for warm evenings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 344.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Homemade Vanilla Honey Ice Cream

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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Honey Ice Cream

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, honey, and salt.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just simmering.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until light and frothy.
  4. Slowly temper the egg yolks by whisking in a small amount of the hot cream mixture. This prevents the eggs from curdling.
  5. Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
  6. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  9. Cover the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  11. Churn the chilled custard in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  12. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to harden further before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

69g

Carbs

10g

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