This rich and creamy roasted strawberry and lavender ice cream is bursting with layers of flavors and is what you need this summer.
We have another epic ice cream recipe today friends. This one is even better than the Pina Colada ice cream I shared a few weeks ago. Yes I said it … this roasted strawberry and lavender ice cream is better than my good ole coconut lover. Why? Well because this one is richer, creamier and built with layers of flavors.
Starting with slowly roasting some fresh juicy strawberries I picked up at Aldi, this custard based ice cream is also bursting with lavender infused heavy cream and milk mixture. Steeping the lavender in the milk mixture for at least an hour and slowly heating up the mixture to make the custard base is the key to integrated lavender in the rich custard that is the base of this ice cream.
It’s all just layers of flavors and I think you will love this one. I made this ice cream this weekend as a treat for the hubs. I pestered him all weekend to get some big projects done around the house. You know the kind that involves cleaning out the garage, basement and painting, all hard work that needed him to do. The least I could do after all his sweating tasks was hand him a few scoops of this homemade ice cream. It’s creamy, delicious strawberry goodness did not last in our freezer after that and all the projects got done :0
1 vanilla bean, cut in half or two tablespoons vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss together the strawberries with sugar, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer strawberries to a baking dish or sheet and bake for 25 – 30mins, until strawberries are soft.
Transfer 2/3 of the roasted strawberries and juices to a blender or food processor. Reserve the rest to fold into the ice cream later. Process until a thick paste forms. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, heavy cream and dried lavender. Let steep for at least an hour or overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Stir the seeds into the milk mixture. Over medium heat, bring the milk/cream mixture to a slow boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let boil over.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, yolks and sugar together. Using a mixer, beat the eggs until the mixture is thick, smooth and pale yellow in color, about 2 minutes on medium speed.
Remove the vanilla bean pod from the milk mixture and pour out a cup of the hot milk/cream mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture. Be sure not to scramble your eggs, so add the milk in a slow steady stream while mixing the mixture on low speed. Mix until combined. Then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk/cream mixture and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium low heat until the mixture is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and pass through a fine sieve into a bowl. Cover with a plastic wrap touching the top of the custard. Chill completely.
When chilled, turn on your ice cream maker. Whisk together the strawberry puree and chilled custard to combine. Pour the mixture into the bowl and churn according to your manufacturer’s instruction..
Transfer ice cream to a freezer safe bowl. fold in the rest of the reserved roasted strawberry at this time. Freeze for about 3 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, let ice cream sit out for 10 minutes at room temperature to soften. Scoop and serve with reserved roasted strawberries.
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Ohh I’m so dying to try this. I’ve been looking for dried lavender in stores for awhile now- no luck. But once I get my hands on them, I’ll be trying something similar to this. Your ice cream looks so creamy and I can just imagine the flavors are amazing!
Great minds think alike! Just 10 min before seeing this post, I washed and sugared some strawberries to make a strawberry ice cream! This one won’t have the amazing layers of flavors as yours (I’m making this for little kids bbq and I don’t think they’d appreciate the wonders of lavender). I may have to make a second batch with lavender though because this sounds amaaaaaaaazing!!!!
I heard you get a shout-out on the Chopped podcast this week, and I was laughing so hard because when she said ‘light up your bunsen burners’ I was literally sitting in front of one (I’m doing my PhD in BChem!) Hilarious! Love the looks of this ice cream, I can’t think of anything that tastes better than roasted strawberries! YUM!
Wow, this ice cream looks so perfect! I’ve never tried strawberry and lavender together before, but it sounds like such an amazing combination! This ice cream is seriously mouthwatering, and I love the photos too – they’re making me sooo hungry!!
You did not! Two of my favorite flavors, together in one magnificent frozen concoction? I’m kind of glad we don’t live near each other because I’d ask to come over every day 🙂
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You had me at roasted strawberries!!
Hahhah!!
Ohh I’m so dying to try this. I’ve been looking for dried lavender in stores for awhile now- no luck. But once I get my hands on them, I’ll be trying something similar to this. Your ice cream looks so creamy and I can just imagine the flavors are amazing!
Thanks Connie! I got my dried lavender from a local nature store. I am sure you can try Natur Tyme or something like that.
Great minds think alike! Just 10 min before seeing this post, I washed and sugared some strawberries to make a strawberry ice cream! This one won’t have the amazing layers of flavors as yours (I’m making this for little kids bbq and I don’t think they’d appreciate the wonders of lavender). I may have to make a second batch with lavender though because this sounds amaaaaaaaazing!!!!
Hahha we do think alike!! Hope the kids loved your ice cream…i mean what’s not to love right?
Love this ice cream! Love the flavours – lavender is one of my favourites!
Thanks Jess!
Z, ok I LOVE that you roasted the strawberries here!!!! LOVE this! and this ice cream looks soooooo good and love the flavor combo!!!! I love ALDI!
I love roasting or grilling strawberries!! Always brings out great flavors.
Roasted strawberries and lavender sound so incredible together. Love this ice cream!
Thanks Jen!!
This looks so perfectly summery and delicious, Zainab! 🙂
Just made some ice cream this weekend using Aldi’s heavy cream! Love the stuff!
YES!! Love Aldi!!
So many beautiful strawberries at the market these days! Love this recipe! The flavors sound perfect together!
That’s what gets me in trouble every week…they are so beautiful!
This ice cream looks absolutely perfect! I love the strawberry and lavender combination! Sounds so refreshing!
It is refreshing!!! Thanks Gayle!
This is such a stunning and sophisticated ice cream flavor! I love the hint of lavender among the sweet strawberries. Beautiful!
Oooo sophisticated sounds fancy lol!
So beautiful! Love the roasted strawberries and lavender! Looks so rich, creamy and delicious!
Thanks Kelly!!
Yes, yes and yes! This ice cream looks truly magical! Love the gorgeous fruity and fresh flavours going on here. I love lavender desserts!
Thanks Jessica!!
I heard you get a shout-out on the Chopped podcast this week, and I was laughing so hard because when she said ‘light up your bunsen burners’ I was literally sitting in front of one (I’m doing my PhD in BChem!) Hilarious! Love the looks of this ice cream, I can’t think of anything that tastes better than roasted strawberries! YUM!
You are?? I had no idea Denise!! My PhD is in Neuroscience and once in a while I get to light up a bunsen burner lol!
Wow, this ice cream looks so perfect! I’ve never tried strawberry and lavender together before, but it sounds like such an amazing combination! This ice cream is seriously mouthwatering, and I love the photos too – they’re making me sooo hungry!!
Thanks Harriet!
Yum! What a lovely twist – strawberry and lavender make a perfect duo.
I love roasted strawberries and the addition of lavender is genius. The ice cream looks wonderful and sure looks delicious.
Thanks ChiChi!
Coming back to say Thank You <3 .. i made for for my daughters last week..
Have a lovely day
You did not! Two of my favorite flavors, together in one magnificent frozen concoction? I’m kind of glad we don’t live near each other because I’d ask to come over every day 🙂
Lol! It will be constant food party if we lived close by!
All I want to do is plant my face in this ice cream!!!
Hahhah same here!!