A perfect recipe to keep the summer fun going! September is the last month of the blueberry season in Quebec: it's time to enjoy it! This small local fruit is a perfect match for lavender: together, they offer a sweet and floral flavor that will not leave you indifferent!
Ingredients
Coulis
- 1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries
- 3 tbsp. (45 mL) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
Frozen yogurt
- 2.5 cups (625 mL) plain vegan yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup (or more, to taste)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Lavender Latte blend
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Vodka - Optional
Instruction
- For the coulis
- In a saucepan, add blueberries and maple syrup.
- Cook for about 15 minutes over low to medium heat, stirring regularly and crushing the blueberries.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Strain into a blender, adding lemon juice.
- For the frozen yogurt
- In a blender, add yogurt, blueberries, vanilla extract, maple syrup, lavender latte and vodka (optional).
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into an airtight container.
- Add the coulis all over the place and use a knife to mix it in, but don't overdo it. We want to see traces of the coulis, while still seeing the basic color of the yogurt.
- Cover and freeze for a few hours, until it is the consistency of frozen yogurt (4-5 hours).
- Avant de servir, sortir du congélateur et laisser reposer à température ambiante (approximativement 15 minutes), il sera plus facile à servir !
Notes
- I used a vegan coconut milk yogurt, but you can make this recipe with the plain yogurt of your choice!
- Adding a minimal amount of alcohol to your mixture is a trick used for frozen desserts: it helps keep the texture creamier. Since vodka contains 40% alcohol, it doesn't freeze! By adding just a tablespoon, its taste will go unnoticed. Don't like the idea? You can make the recipe without it.
Recipe and photo : @couleurs_et_vegetaux
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