Here is a very simple to make recipe for ice cream that takes advantage of the wonderful flavor of fresh figs.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 quart ripe figs
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation:
Scald 1/2 cup milk and stir it slowly into 2 well-beaten egg yolks. Cook the mixture in a double boiler or in a bowl over boiling water, stirring constantly, until the custard is thick enough to coat a spoon. Cool and fold the custard into 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, lightly whipped. Peel 1 quart ripe figs thinly and press them through a sieve. Sprinkle the fig purée with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla, and add it to the custard. Blend the ingredients thoroughly and freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
