Rose Petal Ice Cream

[scordelia]

Rose Petal Ice Cream

Serves 6 as Dessert.

I love things flavored with rose and am lucky to have a large rosa rogosa in my backyard, so I decided to try a rose petal ice cream.

• 2 c whole milk
  
• 1 c heavy whipping cream
  
• 1 c sugar
  
• 2 T rose syrup*
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
  
• 2 old fashioned roses
  

1. Combine the milk, cream, salt, sugar and rose syrup (*available at Indian grocery stores) in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer, making sure all the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool for 20 min.

2. Add vanilla and transfer to a container and chill overnight.

3. Pour ice cream base into your maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

4. About 5 min before ice cream is finished freezing, add the lemon zest and the petals from 2-3 old fashioned roses and allow to thoroughly combine for 5 min.

5. Transfer soft ice cream to a freezer safe container, cover surface with plastic wrap and freeze until hardened (at least 3 hours).

Makes about 1 quart.

Very elegant served in a tuile with crystallised rose petals or fresh rose petals or fresh pansies for a garnish.

Keywords: Dessert, Easy, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Maker

( RG1380 )