Blueberry-lavender ice cream with blueberry layer

4 servings

60 minutes

Blueberry-lavender ice cream with a blueberry layer is a refined treat inspired by European desserts. Its delicate texture and harmonious balance of flavors make it a true gastronomic masterpiece. Blueberries provide freshness and a light tartness, while lavender adds an exquisite, slightly floral aroma that relaxes and envelops you in comfort. The cream cheese in the ice cream enhances the creamy richness, and the blueberry sauce running through the layers adds brightness and depth of flavor. Perfect for a summer dinner on the terrace or a special evening with a glass of white wine. This ice cream is not just a dessert but a true immersion into a world of aromas and flavors where each spoon awakens the senses and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 370.2
• Proteins: 3.6g
• Fats: 20.7g
• Carbohydrates: 42.2g

Ingredients

• Milk 3.2%: 200 ml
• Cream 30%: 200 ml
• Sugar: 130 g
• Salt: pinch
• Cornstarch: 3 tsp
• Cream cheese: 50 g
• Blueberry: 100 g
• Lavender extract: pinch

Cooking steps

1. To make blueberry sauce, mix blueberries with 50 grams of sugar, lightly crush the berries to release their juice, transfer the mixture to a saucepan, and simmer for 5-10 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, let cool, transfer to a blender, blend into a smooth sauce, and strain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blueberry: 100 g
   • Sugar: 130 g

2. Dissolve starch in 50 ml of milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 3.2%: 200 ml
   • Cornstarch: 3 teaspoons

3. For the ice cream, in a saucepan over medium heat, mix the remaining milk, cream, sugar, and salt, stirring until the mixture is nearly boiling. Add the cornstarch milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, add the cream cheese and 1/3 of the prepared sauce, mix until smooth, and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 3.2%: 200 ml
   • Cream 30%: 200 ml
   • Sugar: 130 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Cream cheese: 50 g
   • Blueberry: 100 g

4. Freeze in the freezer according to the instructions, adding literally a couple of drops of lavender extract before starting the freezing. Place the finished ice cream in a container, alternating layers with the remaining 2/3 blueberry sauce. Store in the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lavender extract:  pinch
   • Blueberry: 100 g