Jersey Milk and Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches

Indulge in the creamy delight of Jersey with these homemade cookie sandwiches filled with fragrant lavender ice cream, showcasing the island's local ingredients.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

827 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.75/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

50gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked and mashed)

£0.25

115gJersey Butter(Softened)

£1.30

100gCaster Sugar

£0.30

50gLight Brown Sugar

£0.15

1Egg(Large)

£0.30

1tspVanilla Extract

£0.20

200gPlain Flour

£0.15

0.5tspBaking Soda

£0.05

0.3tspSalt

£0.01

500mlJersey Milk(Full fat)

£0.70

250mlDouble Cream

£2.00

150gCaster Sugar

£0.30

1tbspDried Lavender Flowers(Culinary grade)

£0.50

6Egg Yolks

£1.80

OptionalOptionalLocal Seasonal Fruit (Strawberries or Raspberries)(For garnish)

£2.50

Total Cost

£10.51

£1.75 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Cookie Preparation:** Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened Jersey butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the mashed Jersey Royal potatoes until well combined.
4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt.
5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
7.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8.
**Lavender Ice Cream Preparation:** Heat Jersey milk and double cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the dried lavender flowers and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
9.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick.
10.
Strain the lavender-infused milk and cream through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lavender flowers. Discard the flowers.
11.
Slowly pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.
12.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
13.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
14.
Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
15.
**Assembly:** Once the cookies and ice cream are ready, gently sandwich a scoop of lavender ice cream between two cookies.
16.
Serve immediately. Garnish with seasonal local fruits (like Jersey strawberries or raspberries) if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

827 kcal / 3460 kJ

Carbs

70g

27% of RDA

Fat

60g

86% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

200 mg

9% of RDA

Saturated Fat

38 g

190% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense lavender flavor, increase the amount of dried lavender flowers or steep them for a longer time.

If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the custard in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and ice cream sandwiches in the freezer.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing bowls

Baking sheets

Ice Cream Maker (optional)

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Chef's Tips

For a more intense lavender flavor, increase the amount of dried lavender flowers or steep them for a longer time.

If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the custard in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and ice cream sandwiches in the freezer.

Jersey Milk and Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches

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