lavender tapioca ice cream

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Sep 12, 2012

A delicious treat on a hot day. I love the consistency added by the tapioca. I just use my freezer to freeze, but if you are lucky enough to have a soft serve ice cream maker, use that. Enjoy!

prep time 5 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 scoops

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lavender flowers
  • 1 - large egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca pearls
  • 3/4 cup sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

How To Make lavender tapioca ice cream

  • Step 1
    In a covered saucepan, place cream and lavender flowers. Cook on low simmer for 20 minutes. Strain. (Optionally, leave in the flowers.)
  • Step 2
    Then add the resting of the ingredients. Raise the heat to medium until the pearls are soft.
  • Step 3
    Optionally add 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly so there are no clumps.
  • Step 4
    Place mix in a Pyrex bowl in the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes for 4-6 hours. Then serve.

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