Blueberry Nice Cream

Name: Blueberry Nice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings, 2.0 l
Cuisine: international
Ingredients: 4.0 Frozen Banana; 180.0 g Frozen Blueberries; 1.5 TL culinary lavender; 210.0 ml almond milk; 0.75 TL lemon zest

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Instructions

1
Add the blueberries, culinary lavender, finely grated lemon zest and almond milk to the container, place the frozen banana slices on top and lock the lid.
2
Start the blender and increase the speed. If the mixture runs empty, push it down towards the blade assembly with the tamper. Add the almond milk only as much as the mixture needs.
3
Blend until a uniform vortex forms and the ice cream is consistently creamy and deep violet throughout.
4
Spoon the Nice Cream into bowls and garnish as you like with a few edible flowers. As it melts quickly, serve immediately.

Chef's Note

Lavender is an aromatic accent here, not the main ingredient: use only edible culinary lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and be sparing with it, otherwise the flavor tips into soapy. A little finely grated lemon zest lifts the blueberry and gives the lavender a fresh edge – that's what makes the difference between floral and perfumed. The almond milk makes the ice cream extra creamy but also adds liquid – add it gradually so the mixture doesn't get too soft. As this Nice Cream melts quickly, serve it straight away.

All Nice Cream basics, including tips on blender choice and texture, are gathered in our guide.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	69 kcal290 kJ
Fat	0.6 g
of which saturated fat	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	16.4 g
of which sugars	9.3 g
Protein	0.9 g
Salt	0.039 g
Fiber	2.0 g

Values per EU FIC Regulation (1169/2011). Values are averages and may vary depending on ingredients and preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which lavender is suitable for blending?

Only edible culinary lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) sold as a food ingredient. Use it sparingly – one teaspoon of flowers is enough. Too much lavender quickly makes the ice cream taste soapy.

Can the recipe be made nut-free?

Yes. Simply replace the almond milk with a nut-free plant-based drink such as oat or coconut drink. The flavour and creaminess are largely preserved.

Why does Blueberry Nice Cream melt so quickly?

The almond milk means there is more liquid in the mix than in pure-fruit versions. Add the almond milk sparingly, serve promptly and pop the ice cream in the freezer briefly if needed.