Honey Lavender Frozen Yogurt
A light, floral frozen yogurt with Greek yogurt, honey, and dried culinary lavender, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt Choose 2% or full-fat for creamier texture.
- 1/2 cup honey Mild-flavored honey like clover or orange blossom works well.
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Food-grade.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk Optional — use whole milk for creaminess or almond milk for a lighter dairy version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the honey and dried lavender in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until the honey is pourable and fragrant, stirring to dissolve any thick spots — about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the lavender steep in the honey for 15 minutes.
- Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the lavender lightly to extract flavor. Discard the lavender and let the honey cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cooled honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- If you want a creamier, silkier texture, stir in up to 1/2 cup milk a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Churning
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (usually 20–30 minutes).
- Transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Scoop and serve chilled.
Notes
Best served immediately after churning for best texture. For storage, press a piece of parchment directly on the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks.