Fig And Mezcal Ice Cream - {Helado De Higos Y Mezcal}

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 5 dried black figs
• 1/4 cup mescal see * Note
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: If you can't find mezcal, substitute another liquor, such as dark rum, Bourbon or tequila.

Prepare the figs the night before: Remove the stems. Cut the figs in very thin slices crosswise, then cut lengthwise to form very small pieces (less than 1/4 inch). There should be 1/2 cup. Place the figs in a bowl, add the mezcal and stir to mix. Cover and let stand overnight.

The next day, combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a bowl and beat until well mixed. Scald the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is barely bubbling, 4 to 5 minutes. Gradually beat it into the egg mixture. Turn the mixture into a saucepan and cook gently over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until barely thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not allow to boil.

Strain the mixture through a sieve. Add the corn syrup, whipping cream and vanilla. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until cold, 1 to 2 hours. Stir in the figs and mezcal.

Process in an ice cream freezer following the manufacturer's directions. Spoon the ice cream into a container with a tight cover and place in the freezer 2 to 3 hours before serving.

This recipe yields 1 quart.

Each half-cup serving: 464 calories; 196 mg sodium; 153 mg cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 75 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 2.25 grams fiber.