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Burnt Honey Ice Cream and Mourad

Burnt Honey Ice Cream Inspired by Mourad's Moroccan Touch

This Burnt Honey Ice Cream combines caramelized orange blossom honey and creamy custard for a unique dessert inspired by Mourad Lahlou.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 6 large Egg Yolks
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste; brown sugar can add flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Orange Blossom Honey Can substitute with regular honey.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Crème Fraîche Can be substituted with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is a great alternative.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ice Bath: Create an ice bath in a large bowl filled with ice and cold water.
  2. Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale.
  3. Caramelize the Honey: Heat orange blossom honey in a saucepan until light amber and toasted.
  4. Combine Cream and Milk: Warm heavy cream and whole milk, then whisk into caramelized honey.
  5. Create the Custard Base: Pour the mixture into egg yolks while whisking, cook until slightly thickened.
  6. Strain the Custard: Pour custard through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl over the ice bath.
  7. Chill the Mixture: Cool custard to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour custard into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency.
  9. Freeze for Firmness: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with warm apple pie or Moroccan pastries. For optimal flavor, consume within a week of making.

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