Wildflower Honey Ice Cream

In saucepan, heat together milk, cream and peppercorns over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat; cover and steep for 10 minutes.

In large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, honey and salt ; slowly whisk in cream mixture. Return to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 8 minutes. Strain into 9-inch (2.5 L) square metal cake pan. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cold, about 1-1/2 hours.

Freeze until almost solid, about 1-1/2 hours. Break up and pur?in food processor until smooth. Scrape into airtight container; freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Or freeze in ice-cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. (Make-ahead: Freeze for up to 1 week.)