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Burnt Honey Ice Cream

Creamy Burnt Honey Ice Cream: A Decadent Delight at Home

This Burnt Honey Ice Cream is a rich, creamy dessert that blends caramelized honey with a luscious texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Provides richness and acts as an emulsifier for a smooth texture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on personal taste preference; less sugar yields a less sweet outcome.
  • 3/4 cup Orange Blossom Honey Key flavoring agent that deepens when caramelized.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Using a higher fat cream will yield a creamier ice cream.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Low-fat or almond milk can be used, but the final texture will differ.
  • 1 cup Crème Fraîche Sour cream can be used as a substitute, but will alter the flavor slightly.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use fine salt if kosher is not available.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • small saucepan
  • large bowl
  • another saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Ice Bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and line a medium bowl with a fine-mesh strainer into this ice bath.
  2. Whisk Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth and pale.
  3. Caramelize Honey: Gently heat the orange blossom honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it deepens in color.
  4. Warm Cream and Milk: Combine the heavy cream and whole milk in another saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Whisk the warm cream mixture into the caramelized honey in increments, returning to medium heat after each addition.
  6. Tempering Eggs: Slowly pour the warm honey mixture into the whisked egg yolks while continuously whisking.
  7. Thicken Custard: Cook the combined mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Cool and Combine: Strain the thickened custard into the bowl set in the ice bath, stir in crème fraîche and salt, and cool to room temperature.
  9. Chill: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency, then freeze for firmer texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Monitor caramelization closely and adjust sweetness according to taste. Store in an airtight container to maintain quality.

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