Goat cheese and honey ice cream is a unique flavor that you can make at home! Tangy goat cheese pairs so well with sweet, creamy honey in this frozen dessert.
Homemade ice cream is all about the unique flavors for me. Why go through all that work if you are just going to get something you could grab at the grocery store?
Goat cheese and honey is definitely one of those unique flavors. I was first exposed to it on a trip to Kansas City and I've been in love ever since.
It's tangy, sweet, and a little crumbly (thanks to the goat cheese). I really love adding an extra drizzle of honey because frozen honey looks and tastes just like caramel!
Make sure you grab the plain goat cheese when you're at the store. The last thing you want is a savory ice cream.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream
- Whole milk
- Honey
- Goat cheese
How to make goat cheese and honey ice cream
- Combine cream, milk, and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat until steaming, but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the goat cheese until it is completely melted and no lumps remain.
- Transfer the mixture to a gallon size zip top freezer bag and refrigerate until completely cold (a few hours or up to overnight).
- Transfer the ice cream to your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container (I used a Pyrex container) and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
Top tips and questions
Can I swap the honey in this recipe?
Different sweeteners react differently in recipes. Because honey is a main ingredient, I cannot recommend swapping it for a different sweetener such as sugar without extensive testing.
How long does homemade ice cream stay good?
This ice cream will last covered in the freezer for up to 4 days. After that it starts to lose some of it's quality.
What kind of ice cream maker should I buy?
I used to use the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment for my mixer, but the bowl started leaking and I replaced it with this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (affiliate link) and I've been very happy with it.
Is goat cheese vegetarian?
Most goat cheese is not technically vegetarian because it uses animal rennet. If this is important to you, look for a goat cheese made with vegetable rennet.
Tips for customizing goat cheese ice cream
- Add an extra drizzle of honey over the top
- Serve garnished with a slice of honeycomb
- Mix in fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, or figs
- Use as a filling for an ice cream cookie sandwich
More frozen treats
- Pistachio Ice Cream
- Grape Nut Ice Cream
- Cherry Crisp Ice Cream
- Salty Caramel Ice Cream
- Gingerbread Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Strawberry Sorbet
- Cherry Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Cantaloupe Date Popsicles
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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Recipe
Goat Cheese and Honey Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup honey
- 3-4 ounces soft goat cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream, milk, and honey over medium heat. Heat until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the goat cheese until it is completely melted into the cream mixture and no lumps remain. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart or larger covered storage container and refrigerate until completely cold, a few hours up to overnight.
- Churn the ice cream in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and store in the freezer until firm, at least two hours. Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within a few days.
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love all things goat cheese! I bet this ice cream would be amazing with warm blackberry sauce over top....yum!
Lindsay Moe says
Oh my gosh, what a great idea!
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
This sounds like an amazing flavor combo! Sadly, no ice cream maker. You're only adding to the list of reasons I need to get one!
Lindsay Moe says
I didn't have one for a long time and now I don't know how I lived without it!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I'm always inspired by the food I eat while traveling - that's where I get some of my best ideas 🙂 This looks awesome!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Ashley!
Susan says
Simple ingredients but it sounds so divine. Like you, I find traveling such an inspiration for recipes!
Lindsay Moe says
Yes, I love that this is made of simple, natural foods!
Kim - Liv Life says
Pure brilliance!!! I have to admit here that I'm not much of a fan of ice cream and I'm also vegan (mostly...). That said, I saw this on facebook this morning and have thought about it all day. That goat cheese has me craving it!! Fabulous!!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Kim!
Emily @ the pig & quill says
Holy beans, that perfect little scoop of ice cream is calling my name. I swear I can ALMOST taste it! Lovely recipe, lovely photos -- and lovely anecdote about your sweet honeymoon! Love love love. 🙂
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Emily!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Goat cheese and honey is a winning combination! I've never tried it in ice cream but this looks delicious!
Lindsay Moe says
It's definitely worth a try!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I don't think I've truly lived yet until I've had this ice cream. SO MUCH YUM. (Pinned!)
Lindsay Moe says
I think that's true! Thanks Stephanie!
Holly says
I too tried goat cheese and honey ice cream while in Kansas City (Actually it was Goat Cheese with apricot and candied walnuts). I have craved it ever since. This was perfect! The base was super creamy and delicious...I did add in dried apricots and candied walnuts which made it even more amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
J says
In a restaurant in Mexico they served a beet salad with goat cheese ice cream, it was the best thing I had tasted in a while. Yum, going to give it a try 💗
Kalin Hartman says
Can this be done in a blender if you have no ice cream machine?
Lindsay Moe says
I wouldn't recommend it. The ice cream machine freezes the mixture while whipping air into it. A blender would do neither of those things.