I’m super, super happy today to share this Orange Blossom+Clove infused+Honeycomb Ice Cream with those candied blood orange freckles (I had made earlier this year) for my dear friend Jen of Savory Simple. She’s one of the first bloggers I met in person when I started to blog and lived in DC. Jen’s been a great mentor and a reliable friend that I can always turn to for help. Jen’s a former chef and her blog has gorgeous photographs to accompany her delicious recipes (I’ve eaten several of her creations so I can attest!). These days she is busy working on her mega new cookbook which is going to be one exciting read. Please head over to her blog to get the recipe and more for this ice cream. Off late, I’ve been making boozy ice cream floats because as grown-ups we need an intermediate drink that’s reminiscent of the fun times of our childhood yet a little grown up. I didn’t think this qualified as a special recipe so I’m including a few general tips on how to create your own in this post.
Here are my general tips for making your own CHAMPAGNE ICE CREAM FLOATS. There’s a lot of experimentation here so bear with me,
I recommend using a champagne that is slightly sweet in taste. Take a tall glass and pour some champagne in it and toss in a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream. You can also add in a splash of St. Germain (elderflower) or any type of liquor depending on the ice cream flavor you use. Just remember to adjust the amounts based on sweetness levels. Not all ice cream flavors will work so I recommend tasting and choosing your combinations. I prefer to use ice creams with floral tastes and those that are made with fruits or vanilla. You can also garnish the floats with fresh fruit if you like. Keep it simple and have fun!
orange blossom, clove ice cream with candied blood orange freckles yields: 1 generous quart ingredients 3 cups + 4 tablespoons whole milk 1½ cups heavy cream 1 inch piece honey comb (optional) 2 tablespoons honey (I used orange blossom honey) 4 whole cloves ¾ cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons orange blossom water ¼ cup chopped candied blood orange bits Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Δ
