Guernsey Gorse Flower Ice Cream
Guernsey Gorse Flower Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the Channel Islands with its unique floral flavor. This recipe combines the vibrant yellow gorse flowers with rich and creamy ice cream, creating a one-of-a-kind frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup gorse flowers, freshly picked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the gorse flowers. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes to infuse the flavor of the flowers.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the flowers.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.
- Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Scoop the Guernsey gorse flower ice cream into bowls or cones and serve chilled.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- No-Cook
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Saucepan Whisk Fine-mesh sieve Bowl Ice cream maker Freezer-safe container
Tools
Ice cream scoop Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Guernsey gorse flower ice cream with a sprinkle of edible gorse flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use freshly picked gorse flowers that are in full bloom and have a strong fragrance.
Cost
$10