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Greek Honey and Cinnamon Ice Cream

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ssherie_

ssherie_

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So, I love this ice cream recipe. What I do is I make this ice cream and then when I serve it, I serve it in a dish with a drizzle of honey and some walnuts! It reminds me a bit of baklava. At least, it has a lot of the flavors of baklava.

Ingredients:​

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup honey (preferably Greek honey)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:​

  1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base:
    • In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, honey, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
    • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling (do not let it boil).
  2. Infuse and Cool:
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Let the mixture cool to room temperature. To speed up the process, you can place the saucepan in an ice bath.
    • Once cooled, cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. The mixture needs to be thoroughly chilled before churning.
  3. Churn the Ice Cream:
    • Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker.
    • Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Freeze and Set:
    • Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container.
    • Freeze for at least 2-4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop.
  5. Serve:
    • Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones.
    • Optionally, drizzle with a bit of extra honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.
Enjoy your homemade Greek Honey and Cinnamon Ice Cream, a sweet and aromatic treat perfect for any occasion!
 
This looks so great! I have been in an ice cream mood lately - I can't wait to try it.
 
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