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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Honeycomb
Method
Ice Cream Base Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Chill Base
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.
- 3
Churn Ice Cream
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Honeycomb Preparation
- 4
Cook Sugar Mixture
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
- 5
Boil Mixture
Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Allow it to cook until it reaches a deep amber color.
- 6
Add Baking Soda
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
- 7
Cool Honeycomb
Pour the honeycomb mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Combine & Serve
- 8
Mix Honeycomb with Ice Cream
Once the ice cream is churned, fold in the cooled honeycomb pieces until evenly distributed.
- 9
Freeze Ice Cream
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- 10
Serve
Scoop the honeycomb ice cream into bowls and enjoy!
