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Sweet Woodruff Ice Cream

Sweet Woodruff Ice Cream is a traditional British recipe for a classic egg custard ice cream flavoured with sweet woodruff flowers. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Sweet Woodruff Ice Cream.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+freezing)

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Dessert RecipesMilk RecipesBritish Recipes


Ingredients:

2 handfuls sweet woodruff flowers (about 100g)
12 egg yolks
225g caster (superfine) sugar
600ml double cream
600ml milk

Method:

Combine the flowers, milk and cream in a large pan and slowly bring to a boil. In the meantime, beat together the egg yolks and sugar in a large heat-proof bowl until pale and creamy.

Slowly pour the boiling cream mix into the egg mix, beating briskly all the while. Continue beating until the custard thickens. Test by tasting; if the woodruff flavour is strong enough for you then strain the mixture. If the flavour is not intense enough then set aside for 30 minutes to infuse before straining.

Transfer the custard to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions before freezing.