Pie à la Mode with Honey Lavender Whipped Cream
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A warm slice of pie, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a big spoonful of honey lavender whipped cream. Use one of our Lavender Small Pies, a pie you baked or the one a guest brought. The cream is the part people ask about.
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Why this pairing works
Warm fruit and cold, lightly sweet cream is a timeless combination. Steeping lavender in the cream and sweetening it with honey makes it taste like the farm without tasting like soap.
Makes about 2 cups (serves 8) Prep 10 min + 2 hr chilling Cook 5 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold, divided
- 1/2 tsp culinary lavender buds
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Lavender Wildflower Honey
- 1 Lavender Small Pie (Apple), or any fruit or pumpkin pie
- vanilla ice cream, for true à la mode
Directions
- Warm 1/2 cup of the cream until steaming, stir in the lavender buds, cover and steep 15 minutes. Strain, pressing on the buds.
- Stir the honey into the warm cream until it dissolves. Refrigerate until completely cold, at least 2 hours.
- Pour the lavender cream and the remaining 1/2 cup cold cream into a chilled bowl and whip to soft peaks.
- Warm fruit pie at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until the filling bubbles at the vents. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and a big spoonful of cream.
Serve it with: Lavender Ground Coffee (Lavender Fields), Lavender Honey Sticks (Cinnamon)
Is there a faster way?
Yes. Whip 1 cup cold cream with 1 1/2 Tbsp Lavender Sugar to soft peaks. It takes 2 minutes and gives a lighter lavender flavor.
Can you make whipped cream ahead for Thanksgiving?
Whip in 2 Tbsp mascarpone or 2 Tbsp powdered sugar and it holds its shape in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a quick stir before serving. The steeped, unwhipped cream keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Which pies go best with it?
- Apple, cherry, blueberry and peach pies, served warm.
- Pumpkin and sweet potato pies, served cool, with a pinch of cinnamon on the cream.
- Pecan pie, where the cream softens the sweetness.
How do you rewarm pie without a soggy crust?
Use the oven, not the microwave. Warm a whole pie at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or slices on a sheet pan for about 10 minutes. Tent with foil if the edges brown too fast.
Make it your own
- Drizzle the cream with Lavender Maple Syrup for pumpkin pie.
- Serve with a cup of Lavender Fields coffee.
- Spoon the cream over hot cocoa made with Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my lavender cream taste soapy?
Too much lavender or too long a steep. Stick to 1/2 tsp buds for 15 minutes and strain them out.
Can I use lavender extract?
Yes. Whip 1 cup cream with the honey and 1 drop of lavender extract, then taste before adding more.
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