Custard ice cream #2

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
1pinchSalt
1tablespoon(heaping) flour
1tablespoon(heaping) cornstarch
4Egg yolks
2Envelopes unflavored gelatin
½cupWater
1pintHalf-and-half
½gallonMilk
1can(large) evaporated milk
½canWater
4tablespoonsVanilla

Directions

Sift together the sugar, salt, flour and cornstarch. Soften the gelatin in the water. In a double boiler heat 1 quart of milk; add dry ingredients.

Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour small amount of milk mixture over the beaten egg yolks; mix well and return to double boiler. Continue cooking another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add dissolved gelatin; mix well and cool. (Do not refrigerate.) When cool add the evaporated milk, water and the Half & Half. Add the vanilla; pour into the ice cream freezer and then add rest of the milk. Mix well. Makes 1 gallon. Left over ice cream can be stored in a shallow pan and cut into squares for later serving.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .