Honeycomb Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients (Approx 1 Litre):

150g Sugar
400 ml Double Cream
400 ml Whole Milk
60 Grams Skim Milk Powder
3 Grams Ice Cream Stabiliser Mix
1 Vanilla Bean (or 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Paste)
4 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt

Honeycomb:

100g Sugar
15 ml Honey
2 Teaspoon Golden Syrup
1 Tablespoon Bicarbonate Soda

Recipe:

Mix the ice cream stabiliser mix with a little sugar. Set aside.
In a pan, add the remaining sugar, skim milk powder, vanilla bean/paste, and salt to the milk.
Use a hand blender to ensure it’s fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
Stir in the cream.
Put on medium heat, stir often, scraping the bottom to prevent sticking.
When it reaches 65°C, add the sugar & stabiliser mix.
Cook and stir until it reaches 75°C.
Pour through a sieve into a container and chill. Use an ice bath to speed up the process.
Add vanilla extract before churning. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for churning your ice cream.

To make honeycomb:
Butter and line baking sheet
Combine sugar, honey, syrup, and 40ml of water and whisk to combine.
Cook medium-high until 150C
Remove from heat, whisk in bicarb vigorously for a few moments to ensure it’s incorporated.
Let it grow; when it stops, pour it onto a baking sheet, cool it, and refrigerate it for 30 mins.
Chop into small bits and add to ice cream.

About:

Dive into the rich, creamy world of our Honeycomb Ice Cream recipe, a luxurious treat that combines the smoothness of vanilla ice cream with the crunchy, caramelized goodness of homemade honeycomb. This recipe is perfect for those who adore the natural sweetness of honey and the indulgent texture of ice cream.

1. Crafting the Ice Cream Base:

Begin by preparing a classic vanilla ice cream base. Mix sugar, whole milk, cream, and skimmed milk powder in a large bowl. This combination creates a rich and creamy texture. Enhance the flavor with the seeds from a vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoons of vanilla paste) and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. A teaspoon of salt is added to balance the sweetness and bring out the vanilla’s aromatic qualities.

2. Preparing the Honeycomb:

To make the honeycomb, combine sugar, honey, golden syrup, and water in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches 150°C (302F), ensuring a deep caramelization without burning. Once the desired temperature is reached, remove from heat and quickly whisk in 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda. The mixture will foam and grow – this reaction is crucial for creating the honeycomb’s signature texture.

3. Cooling and Breaking the Honeycomb:

Pour the honeycomb onto a buttered and lined baking sheet. Allow it to cool and set, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Once hardened, chop the honeycomb into small bits, ready to be mixed into the ice cream.

4. Churning and Combining:

After preparing the vanilla ice cream base and the honeycomb, churn the ice cream according to your maker’s instructions. When the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, fold in the chopped honeycomb pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the ice cream.

5. Freezing to Perfection:

Transfer the honeycomb-infused ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until it reaches the desired consistency. The result is a delightful combination of creamy ice cream and crunchy honeycomb pieces in every bite.

6. Serving and Enjoyment:

Serve this Honeycomb Ice Cream as a stand-alone treat or alongside your favorite desserts. The honeycomb’s unique texture and natural sweetness make this ice cream a memorable addition to any meal.

Our Honeycomb Ice Cream recipe is a testament to the harmonious blend of natural flavors and textures. The creamy vanilla ice cream enriched with crunchy, sweet honeycomb offers a luxurious treat sure to please all palates. Whether for a special occasion or a regular day, this ice cream is a joy to make and even more delightful to eat.

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