Name: Rustic Canyon's Honeycomb Ice Cream Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 2 quarts
Ingredients: 3 cups heavy whipping cream, preferably organic; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon vodka; Pinch of kosher salt; Honeycomb (see recipe, below); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, preferably organic evaporated cane sugar; 2 tablespoons wildflower honey, preferably organic

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By Noelle Carter

Jan. 25, 2015

With it’s great flavor and wonderful texture, you might never guess how easy this dessert is to make. The honeycomb and ice cream base come together in minutes, and you don’t need an ice cream maker to finish the dish. Just stick the dessert in the freezer long enough for it to become firm. You’ll be rewarded for your patience.

Honeycomb Ice Cream

3 cups heavy whipping cream, preferably organic

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon vodka

Pinch of kosher salt

Honeycomb (see recipe, below)

In a large bowl, whisk the cream until forms soft peaks. Stir in the condensed milk and whisk again until it forms soft peaks, then whisk in the vodka and salt.

Gently fold in the honeycomb, being careful not to overmix; you want a swirl look to the ice cream. Transfer to an airtight container and put in the freezer until firm, 1 to 3 hours.

Honeycomb Candy

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

5 tablespoons granulated sugar, preferably organic evaporated cane sugar

2 tablespoons wildflower honey, preferably organic

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place the sheet on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine the vanilla and baking soda.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and honey, and place over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar is melted and the mixture has turned to a dark amber-colored caramel.

Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in all the vanilla-baking soda mixture at once. Be careful, as the soda will cause the sugar mixture to bubble rapidly.

As soon as the mixture bubbles up, quit stirring and quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; do not touch the mixture once it is on the sheet or it will deflate. The baking sheet will get hot from the heat of the honeycomb so do not touch it with your bare hands. Let the honeycomb stand until it’s cool and hardened, about 30 minutes.

Break the honeycomb into 1/2-pieces (or bite-size pieces, if not mixing into ice cream), and store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.