homemade lavender ice cream

~the lavender herb is bound to disconnect anxiety~

what you need:

*2 cup milk
*2/3 cup cream
*3 egg yolks
*3/4 cup sugar
*1 cup fresh lavender blossoms
*heavy sauce pan
*bowl to combine yolk & sugar
*strainer (if you desire)
*ice cream maker

~elsbeth using mortar & pestle to crush the lavender~

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first combine the milk, cream & lavender flowers in the heavy sauce pan. then, gently warm the mixture on medium heat until foamy. in a different bowl, completely blend the egg yolk until it's thick. keep stirring & add the sugar to the yolk. strain the milk & cream to remove lavender blossoms (if desired)*we prefer it strained. add 1/2 cup of warm milk & cream mixture to eggs. blend thoroughly. finally, add this egg mixture to the milk & cream mixture to the sauce pan. cool completely in refrigerator beforing pouring into ice cream maker. **tip: infuse the milk with the herbal mixture of your choice** enjoy!