Sweet Basil Drinks

by Jimena Ramirez – January 06, 2023

Sweet Basil Drinks
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by Jimena Ramirez – January 06, 2023

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These silky-smooth chocolate fudge bites are spiced up with herbaceous lavender and topped with sweet and salty dulce de leche. They come together in less than one hour and with only a handful of ingredients. Be careful though, they are extremely addictive and you don’t want to end up alone in the house with these decadent bites – they are that good.   Lavender Chocolate Fudge with Dulce de Leche: Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 45 minutesServes: 16   Ingredients: – 2 14-oz. cans sweetened condensed milk – 20 oz. dark chocolate, chopped – 2 tablespoons cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons lavender buds, well-rinsed – 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, divided – 1 teaspoon salt, divided Directions: Line a 9×13-inch pan with a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk into a medium pot and place over medium heat. Tightly cover with aluminum foil and cook until the condensed milk becomes golden-brown, thick, and reduces by a third, around 40-45 minutes. Stir the condensed milk every 10 minutes while it cooks. In the meantime, place the second can of sweetened condensed in another medium pot and add in the lavender buds. Place the pot over medium heat and let the condensed milk come to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the condensed milk simmer gently for 4-5 minutes. Strain the condensed milk infused with lavender and return to the pot. Add in the chocolate and stir gently just until the chocolate melts. Stir in half a tablespoon of vanilla extract and half a teaspoon of salt. Pour the chocolate lavender fudge into the prepared pan and place in the fridge to set for 15-20 minutes. Once the condensed milk has turned into a thick dulce de leche, remove from heat and stir in the remaining vanilla extract and salt. Set aside to cool slightly, then pour on top of the chocolate lavender fudge. Return the pan to the fridge and let the fudge set for a minimum of 3-4 hours or overnight. Once the chocolate lavender fudge is set, cut into bars or bite-sized cubes. Serve chilled and store leftover (if any!) fudge in the fridge. Enjoy!  

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Sweet, moist, and beautifully zingy – these lemon lavender muffins are just dreamy. The muffins have a delicate crumb thanks to the buttermilk and a distinctive apple-like undertone from the dried lavender. They are the perfect little bite when you’re in the mood for something sweet and the make for a great gift for Mother’s Day.   Lemon Lavender Muffins: Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 12   Ingredients: – 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds, well-rinsed – 2 teaspoons lemon zest – ¾ cup butter, softened – 2 large eggs – 1 cup buttermilk – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon baking powder – ½ teaspoon baking soda – ¼ teaspoon salt   Lemon Glaze: – 1 cup powdered sugar – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – 1-2 teaspoons milk of choice   Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a small food processor or blender, add the granulated sugar, lavender buds, and lemon zest; blend until the lavender buds are fairly broken down. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and lavender sugar until fluffy, around 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract; whisk to combine. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter or the muffins will be tough. Evenly divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups – an ice-cream scoop helps for easy pouring. Bake until the muffins are lightly golden-brown and spring back to the touch, around 18-22 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven and set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes. In the meantime, whisk the powdered sugar with the lemon juice and slowly add 1-2 teaspoons of milk, depending on your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins and serve alongside coffee or tea. Enjoy!  

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